Q12Multiple choice
If the electronic configuration of an element is 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 3d2 4s2, the four electrons involved in chemical bond formation will be_____.
- (i)3p6
- (ii)3p6, 4s2
- (iii)3p6, 3d2
- (iv)3d2, 4s2
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(iv) 3d2, 4s2
If the electronic configuration of an element is 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 3d2 4s2, the four electrons involved in chemical bond formation will be_____.
(iv) 3d2, 4s2