The ground state electron configuration of phosphorus is ________. A)1s²2s²2p⁴3p⁶3d¹ B)[Ar] 3s²3p³ C)1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p³ D)1s²2s²2p⁶3s⁴3p¹ E)1s²2s²2p⁶3s²2d³

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The correct electron configuration for phosphorus is 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p³, which matches option C. This configuration follows the Aufbau principle, showing the filling of electron orbitals from lower to higher energy levels.

The Ground State Electron Configuration of Phosphorus Is ________