What is the atomic number of carbon? What is its electronic configuration?

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Atomic number 8 , electronic configuration 2,6.

Atomic number 6, electronic configuration 2,4.

Atomic number 10, electronic configuration 2,8.

Atomic number 7, electronic configuration 2,5.

answer is B.

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Concept: Group 14 elements include the carbon atom from the p-block element. The

electronic configuration is used generally. The atomic number of carbon is 6. The C atom's electronic configuration will be

.
Only four pairs of electrons can fit around carbon because only the s and p orbitals are available for bonding. Due to that carbon presence, the valence is also 4 and the oxidation state is +4. The presence of d-orbitals allows other members to increase their covalence above the maximum limit of four.
Covalent connections between carbon atoms often result in the formation of rings and chains. This characteristic is known as catenation. This is due to the high strength of C-C bonds. Due to the catenation property of carbon atoms, organic chemistry is focused on molecules that include carbon.
Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

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