The electronic configuration (outermost) of $Mn^{2+}$ ion (atomic number of $Mn = 25$) in its ground state is

  • A
    $3d^5, 4s^0$
  • B
    $3d^4, 4s^1$
  • C
    $3d^3, 4s^2$
  • D
    $3d^2, 4s^2 4p^2$

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The quantum numbers of six electrons are given below. Arrange them in order of increasing energy. If any of these combinations have the same energy,list them:
$(1)$ $n = 4, l = 2, m_l = 2, m_s = -1/2$
$(2)$ $n = 3, l = 2, m_l = 1, m_s = +1/2$
$(3)$ $n = 4, l = 1, m_l = 0, m_s = +1/2$
$(4)$ $n = 3, l = 2, m_l = -2, m_s = -1/2$
$(5)$ $n = 3, l = 1, m_l = -1, m_s = +1/2$
$(6)$ $n = 4, l = 1, m_l = 0, m_s = +1/2$

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