What Is the Correct Ground State Electron Configuration of Boron

question 12

Multiple Choice

What is the correct ground state electron configuration of boron, which has 5 electrons?

• A) 1s² 2s² 2p
• B) 1s² 2s² 2p³
• C) 1s² 1p² 2s
• D) 1s² 2p² 3s
• E) 1s² 2p³

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