The configuration to second excited state of the element is (O) electronic with `O_(2)` or `P^(-)` or `Cl^(+)` is

Options

A. `[Ne]3s^(2)3p_(x)^(2)3p_(y)^(1)3p_(z)^(1)`
B. `[Ne]3s^(2)`
C. `[Ne]3s^(1)3p_(z)^(1)3p_(y)^(1)3p_(z)^(1)3d_(xy)^(1)3d_(yz)^(1)`
D. `[Ne]3s^(2)3p_(x)^(1)3p_(z)^(1)3p_(xy)^(1)`

Explanation

In `O_(2)` or `P^(-)` or `Cl^(+)` the electrons present are 16. The element is sulphur (Z = 16). The electronic configuration of sulphur in second excited state is given by (c ).