Which Electron Configuration Is Correct for a Carbon Atom with a Formal

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which electron configuration is correct for a carbon atom with a formal charge of -1?

• A)1s²2s²2p⁶3s¹
• B)1s²2s²2p³
• C)1s²2s²2p⁵
• D)1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁵
• E)1s²2s²2p⁴

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