NEETChemistryChemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
What is the electronic configuration of carbon in its ground state?
Options
- A[He] 2s2 2p2
- B[He] 2s1 2p x 1 2p y 1 2p z 1
- C[He] 2s2 2p x 2 2p y 2 2p z 2
- D[He] 2s2 2p y 2 2p X 2
Correct answer
A. [He] 2s2 2p2
Step-by-step solution
The electronic configuration of carbon in its ground state as [He]2s2 2p2.