Which of the following electronic configuration is/arecorrect?(i) 23Na 1s22s22P63s1(ii)29Cu [Ar] 4s13d10(iii)24Cr [Ar] 4s23d4
Correct answer: C. I and II only
- A. I only
- B. I and III only
- C. I and II only
- D. II and III only
Explanation
The electron configuration for sodium (23Na) is correctly given as 1s22s22p63s1. Copper (29Cu) also follows the expected pattern of [Ar] 3d10 4s1, which is an exception to the expected filling order due to the stability of a fully filled d sublevel. However, chromium (24Cr) is an exception that does not follow the typical filling order; its electron configuration is [Ar] 3d5 4s1 due to the stability associated with a half-filled d sublevel. Therefore, only statements I and II have correct configurations, making option C the correct choice.
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