What is the electronic configuration of carbon [Atomic mass=12, Atomic number=6]?

2, 3

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2, 5

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2, 6

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2, 4

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Solution

The correct option is D $2, 4$
Atomic no. of $C = 6$ . K shell will accommodate $2$ electrons. The remaining four electrons will be accommodated by L shell. Hence, the electronic configuration is 2,4.

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