Question

Electronic configuration, [Ne] 3s² 3p⁴ is for ______.

Options

• silicon

• phosphorus

• sulphur

• magnesium

Answer 1

Electronic configuration, [Ne] 3s² 3p⁴ is for sulphur.

Explanation:

₁₄Si: [Ne] 3s² 3p²; ₁₅P: [Ne] 3s² 3p³

₁₆S: [Ne] 3s² 3p⁴; ₁₂Mg: [Ne] 3s²