Question

Which is the electronic configuration for oxygen?

Answer 1

Answer:

                     1s², 2s², 2p⁴

Explanation:

                      Electronic configuration is the distribution of electrons of an atom in atomic orbitals. As we know Oxygen is a non metal and is present in group 6 and period 2 with atomic number 8. The atomic number in fact specifies the number of protons. Hence, for a neutral oxygen atom there must be 8 electrons to balance the charges of protons.

                        These 8 electrons are distributed in two main energy levels i.e. n = 1 and 2 and sub energy levels i.e. s and p. According to certain rules like Aufbau Principle, Pauli's Exclusion Principle and Hund's Rule the electronic configuration for eight electrons is as,

                                           1s², 2s², 2px², 2p¹, 2p¹

Answer 2

Answer:

C

Explanation:

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