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CHEMISTRY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the ground state electron configuration for an atom of tin?
A
[Kr] 5s24d105p2
B
[Kr] 5s25d105p2
C
[Kr] 5s24d95p3
D
[Kr] 5s25d105p2
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer and Explanation: The electron configuration of the given element is [Kr]5s24d105p2 [Kr] 5 s 2 4 d 10 5 p 2 .

Detailed explanation-2: -The element that has a ground state electronic configuration of [Kr]5s24d105p3 is Antimony(Sb). Trick:-1) To find out the atomic number of the element, add of …

Detailed explanation-3: -The name of the given element having [Kr]5s24d105p5 [ K r ] 5 s 2 4 d 10 5 p 5 configuration is Iodine.

Detailed explanation-4: -A quick look in the periodic table will reveal that element X is actually tin, Sn .

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