Which of the Following Ions Have the Same Ground State

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following ions have the same ground state electron configuration: S^2-,N^3-,Mg²⁺,and Br^-?

• A) N^3- and Mg²⁺
• B) S^2-,N^3-,and Br^-
• C) S^2- and Br^-
• D) Mg²⁺ and Br^-
• E) S^2-,N^3-,Mg²⁺,and Br^-

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