Which ground state electronic configuration will most readily produce an ion with a charge of 2+? A)1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶3d¹⁰4s² B)1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s¹ C)1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁴ D)1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶3d¹⁰4s²4p² E)1s²^s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶3d¹⁰4s²4p⁶

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The configuration A corresponds to a transition metal with a filled 3d subshell and two electrons in the 4s subshell, which are typically lost to form a 2+ ion.

Which Ground State Electronic Configuration Will Most Readily Produce an Ion