The correct electron configuration for carbon is   A. 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2                      B. 1s2 2s2 2p2        C. 1s2 2s2 2p6 3p2         D. 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 3d6       E. 1s2 2s2 2p6

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6. The correct electron configuration for carbon is

  A.

1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2                   

  B.

1s2 2s2 2p2     

  C.

1s2 2s2 2p6 3p2      

  D.

1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 3d6    

  E.

1s2 2s2 2p6

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