Chapter 9, Problem 97E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The error in each electronic configuration is to be identified and the correct ground state electron configuration is to be written.

Concept introduction:

According to Pauling exclusion principle, an orbital can hold only two electrons

with opposite spin.

The $s$ subshell can hold two electrons.

The $p$ subshell can hold six electrons.

The $d$ subshell can hold ten electrons.

The $f$ subshell can hold fourteen electrons.