Which Choice Lists Two Elements with Ground-State Electron Configurations That

question 129

Multiple Choice

Which choice lists two elements with ground-state electron configurations that are well known exceptions to the Aufbau principle

• A) Cu and C
• B) Cr and Cu
• C) Cs and Cl
• D) Rb and Co
• E) Fe and Co

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