The electronic configuration in the ground state of the chloride ion (Cl\(^-\)) is

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The electronic configuration in the ground state of the chloride ion (Cl\(^-\)) is

  • A)
    1s\(^2\) 2s\(^2\) 2p\(^6\) 3s\(^2\) 3p\(^5\)
  • B)
    1s\(^2\) 2s\(^2\) 2p\(^6\) 3s\(^2\) 3p\(^6\)
  • C)
    1s\(^2\) 2s\(^2\) 2p\(^6\) 3s\(^2\) 3p\(^7\)
  • D)
    1s\(^2\) 2s\(^2\) 2p\(^6\) 3s\(^2\) 3p\(^8\)

Correct Answer: B)
1s\(^2\) 2s\(^2\) 2p\(^6\) 3s\(^2\) 3p\(^6\)

Explanation

The electronic configuration of Cl\(^-\) = 1s\(^2\) 2s\(^2\) 2p\(^6\) 3s\(^2\) 3p\(^6\)

Reference: nigerianscholars.com: Spectroscopic electron configuration



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