Which Is the Correct Electron Configuration for Gold

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which is the correct electron configuration for gold?

• A)[Xe]4f¹⁴5d⁹6s²
• B)"[Xe]4f¹⁴5d¹⁰6s¹"
• C)[Xe]4f¹³5d¹⁰6s²
• D)[Xe]4f¹⁴5d¹⁰6s¹
• E)None of the electron configurations is correct.

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