Answer:
The correct option is;
(B) 1 s², 2s², 2p⁶, 3s², 3p³
Explanation:
The electron configuration is the outline of the electron arrangement about a nucleus
In the systemic pattern of electron arrangement within an atom, there are, s, p, d, f orbitals
The maximum number of electrons in an s, p and d orbital = 2, 6, and 10 respectively
Based on Aufbau's principle the electrons are arranged based on the order of their energy level
The charge is presented by the number of electrons in the outermost shell, an element able to form an ion of charge of -3 will gain 3 electrons to complete its outermost shell
Among the options given, option B is the only option that has the capacity to take the electrons to complete the number of electrons in the p orbital outermost shell to 6 from 3, that is 3p³ + 3e⁻→ 3p⁶.
