What is the electronic arrangement of a metal atom/ion in an octahedral complex with a $d^4$ configuration,if $\Delta_o < \text{pairing energy}$?

  • A
    $t^4_{2g} e^0_g$
  • B
    $e^4_g t^0_{2g}$
  • C
    $t^3_{2g} e^1_g$
  • D
    $t^2_{2g} e^2_g$

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