Which of the following electron configurations best describes the 2p sub-orbitals of fluorine? ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑ (the 2p electrons) ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ (the 2p electrons) ↑↓ ↑ ↑↓ (the 2p electrons) ↑ ↑ ↑ (the 2p electrons)

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Which of the following electron configurations best describes the 2p sub-orbitals of fluorine?

 
  1. ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑  (the 2p electrons)

     
  2. ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ (the 2p electrons)

     
  3. ↑↓ ↑  ↑↓ (the 2p electrons)

     
  4. ↑  ↑  ↑  (the 2p electrons)

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