Which of the Following Electron Configurations Is Impossible

question 71

Multiple Choice

Which of the following electron configurations is impossible?

• A)1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p¹
• B)1s²2s⁴2p⁶3s²3p³
• C)1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁵
• D)1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶
• E)1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p³

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Standard atmosphere; a unit of pressure defined as 101,325 Pa and used as a reference for atmospheric pressure.

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