The valence electrons of (_{12}Mg) are in the
-
A.
3s orbital -
B.
2p(_{x}) -
C.
2s orbital -
D.
1s orbital
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation
(_{12}Mg = 2, 8, 2)
(= 1s^{2} 2s^{2} 2p^{6} 3s^{2})
The valence electrons of (_{12}Mg) are in the
(_{12}Mg = 2, 8, 2)
(= 1s^{2} 2s^{2} 2p^{6} 3s^{2})