Which of the following best describes the electron configuration of oxygen (O)?

A. 1s² 2s² 2p⁴
B. 1s² 2s² 2p³
C. 1s² 2s² 2p²
D. 1s² 2s² 2p⁵

Answer: 1s² 2s² 2p⁴

Additional Information: Oxygen has an atomic number of 8, leading to the configuration 1s² 2s² 2p⁴.

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