Q. The electronic configuration of chromium is
A) $\lbrack Ne\rbrack 3s^{2}3p^{6}3d^{4}4s^{2}$
B) $\lbrack Ne\rbrack 3s^{2}3p^{6}3d^{5}4s^{1}$
C) $\lbrack Ne\rbrack 3s^{2}3p^{5}3d^{5}4s^{2}$
D) $\lbrack Ne\rbrack 3s^{2}3p^{5}3d^{6}4s^{1}$
Explanation
The correct answer is Option B: $\lbrack Ne\rbrack 3s^{2}3p^{6}3d^{5}4s^{1}$.
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Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.