What is the electron configuration of Silicon in Ground state ? A) 1s22s22p63s23p14s1 B) 1s22s22p63s4 C) 1s22s22p63s23p2 D) 1s22s22p63s23p3

MCCCS asked Dec 14, 2023

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What is the electron configuration of Silicon in Ground state ?

A) 1s22s22p63s23p14s1

B) 1s22s22p63s4

C) 1s22s22p63s23p2

D) 1s22s22p63s23p3

MCCCS asked Dec 14, 2023

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C,
Si is in the 3p orbital which occupies 2 electrons

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