The Ground-State Electron Configuration for an Atom of Indium Is

question 12

Multiple Choice

The ground-state electron configuration for an atom of indium is

• A) [Kr]5s²4p⁶4d⁵.
• B) [Ar]4s²3d¹⁰4p¹.
• C) [Ar]4s²4p⁶3d⁵.
• D) [Kr]5s²5p⁶4d⁵.
• E) [Kr]5s²4d¹⁰5p¹.

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