Which of the Following Electron Configurations Is Correct for the Excited

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following electron configurations is correct for the excited state of an element?

• A)[He]2 s ²2 p ⁵
• B)[Ne]3 s ²3 p ¹
• C)[Ar]4 s ¹4 p ¹
• D)[Kr]5 s ²4 d ⁷
• E)[He]1 p ¹

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