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Question
Atomic number of aluminium is _______ and its electronic configuration is _______.
Options
13, (2, 8, 3)
12, (2, 8, 2)
13, (3, 10)
12, (2, 10)
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Solution
Atomic number of aluminium is 13 and its electronic configuration is (2, 8, 3).
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