Which of the Following Is the Correct Electron Configuration for Phosphorus

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the correct electron configuration for phosphorus?

• A)1s²1p⁶2s²2p⁶3s¹3p⁴
• B)1s²2s²2p⁸3s²3p¹
• C)1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p³
• D)1s²2s²2p⁶3s¹3p⁴
• E)1s²2s²2p⁶2d ⁵

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