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Question
The electron distribution in an aluminium atom is
Options
2, 8, 3
2, 8, 2
8, 2, 3
2, 3, 8
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Solution
2, 8, 3
Explanation -
Aluminium has 13 electrons. Its electron distribution is 2, 8, 3.
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