Which Pair of the Following Represents the Same Electron Configuration

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which pair of the following represents the same electron configuration?

• A)[Ne] 3s² and 1 s ² 2 s ² 2 p ⁶ 3 s ²
• B)[He] 3s² and 1 s ² 2 s ² 2 p ⁶ 3 s ²
• C)[Ar]3s² and 1 s ² 2 s ² 2 p ⁶ 3 s ²
• D)All represent the same configuration.

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