Problem: Which of the following is the correct electron configuration for the ferric cation?A. [Ar]4s2 3d3B. [Ar]4s2 3d4C. [Ar]4s2 3d6D. [Ar]3d5E. [Ar]3d6
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Which of the following is the correct electron configuration for the ferric cation?
A. [Ar]4s2 3d3
B. [Ar]4s2 3d4
C. [Ar]4s2 3d6
D. [Ar]3d5
E. [Ar]3d6
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