What is the electron configuration of carbon?

A. 1s² 2s² 2p²
B. 1s² 2s² 2p³
C. 1s² 2s² 2p⁶
D. 1s² 2s¹ 2p³

Answer: 1s² 2s² 2p²

Additional Information: Carbon has 6 electrons and its electron configuration is 1s² 2s² 2p².

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