Which of the Following, If Any, Is the Correct Ground

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following, if any, is the correct ground state electron configuration for Ni

• A) [Ar] 4s²3d⁵ or 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²3d⁵
• B) [Ar] 4s²3d⁶ or 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²3d⁶
• C) [Ar] 4s²3d⁷ or 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²3d⁷
• D) [Ar] 4s²3d⁸ or 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²3d⁸
• E) None of the above

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