Which of the following electron configurations corresponds to the ground state of an atom of a transition element? A) 1s²2s²2p¹ B) 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶3d¹⁰4s²4p³ C) 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶3d¹4s² D) 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s¹ E) 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁴

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Option C correctly represents the electron configuration of a transition element in its ground state, with electrons filling the 3d subshell after the 4s subshell has been filled, which is characteristic of transition metals.

Which of the Following Electron Configurations Corresponds to the Ground