Give the complete electronic configuration for S^2-. A) 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²4p⁶ B) 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶ C) 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁵ D) 1s²2s²3p⁶4s²5p⁶ E) 1s²2s²p⁶3s²p⁶

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The electronic configuration given in option B follows the Aufbau principle and is the most logical and feasible configuration. The subscripts represent the number of electrons in each orbital, with S1U1P12 indicating one electron in the S orbital, one in the first Up orbital, and two in the first P orbital, and so on. Option A has an extra P orbital with zero electrons, which is not possible. Option C has an additional P orbital with one electron, which violates the Aufbau principle. Option D has multiple orbitals with more than six electrons, which is not possible. Option E is missing the 2p orbital, which is necessary for the correct configuration.

Give the Complete Electronic Configuration for S2-

Give the Complete Electronic Configuration for S^2-