What is the accurate electron configuration for a chromium (Cr) atom?

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18 Mar 2019
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28 May 2026

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Explanation

The correct electron configuration for chromium is [Ar] 4s1 3d5 due to the extra stability gained by having a half-filled d-subshell. Options A and B show the expected filling order but do not reflect this exception, while option C lacks the electron in the 4s orbital. Option D correctly represents chromium's configuration.

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