Which of the Following Electron Configurations Is Impossible,according to the Pauli

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following electron configurations is impossible,according to the Pauli exclusion principle?

• A)1s²2s²2p⁵
• B)1s²2s²2p³
• C)1s²2s⁵
• D)​1s22s22p⁶3s¹
• E)1s²2s²2p²

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