Which is the correct electron configuration for gold? A) [Xe]4f¹⁴5d⁹6s² B) [Xe]4f¹⁴5d¹⁰6s¹ C) [Xe]4f¹³5d¹⁰6s² D) [Xe]4f¹⁴5d¹⁰5s¹ E) None of the electron configurations is correct.

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Gold has an electron configuration of [Xe]4f¹⁴5d¹⁰6s¹, due to the stability provided by a filled 5d subshell and a half-filled 6s subshell.

Which Is the Correct Electron Configuration for Gold