Identify the complete electronic configuration for Mn. A)1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²4d⁵ B)1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s¹3d⁶ C)1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²3d⁵ D)1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²4p⁵

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The electronic configuration of Mn can be written as: 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 4s2 3d5. In the given options only option C has correct configuration, with correct number of electrons in each orbital. The other options either have incorrect number of electrons or incorrect distribution of electrons in the orbitals.

Identify the Complete Electronic Configuration for Mn