Which, If Any, Is the Ground-State Electron Configuration for Mg²⁺

question 67

Multiple Choice

Which, if any, is the ground-state electron configuration for Mg²⁺

• A) [Ne] or 1s²2s²2p⁶
• B) [Ar] or 1s²2s²2p⁶
• C) 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²
• D) [Ne]3s²3p² or 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p²
• E) None of the above

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