A magnesium atom contains a total number of 12 electrons. Which of the following is the correct electronic configuration of magnesium?

2, 8, 2

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2, 8

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2, 2, 8

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8, 2, 2

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Solution

The correct option is A 2, 8, 2
Option (d) is correct.

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