Which of the Following Is the Electron Configuration of an Excited

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the electron configuration of an excited state of an oxygen atom

• A) 1s²2s²2p⁴
• B) 1s²2s²2p⁵
• C) 1s²2s²2p³3s¹
• D) 1s²2s²2p⁶
• E) 1s²2s²2p³

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