Which Is the Correct Electronic Configuration for Se (Atomic Number

question 90

Multiple Choice

Which is the correct electronic configuration for Se (atomic number 34) in the ground state?

• A) 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶3d¹⁰4s²4p⁴
• B) 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶3d¹⁰4s⁰4p⁶
• C) 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²3d¹⁰4p⁴
• D) 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶3d¹⁰4s⁰3p⁶

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