Question

The correct electronic configuration of potassium is
a) 2,8,9 b) 2,8,1
c) 2,8,8,1 d) 2,8,8,3

Answer 1

the correct electronic configuration of potassium is D) 2,8,8,3

Answer 2

Answer:

The correct option for the given question is option C. 2, 8, 8, 1.

Explanation:

Atomic number of Potassium is 19.

Hands the electrons are distributed among 4 orbitals.

First orbital contains two electrons in s shell.

Second orbital contains 8 electrons where two electrons in S Shell and 6 electrons in P shell.

Third orbital contains 8 electrons as similar to that of second orbital.

Fourth orbital contains One S electron.