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Copper has the ground state outer configuration

A3d10 4s2
B3d9 4s2
C3d10 4s1
D3d8 4s2
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 3d10 4s1
A completely filled 3d subshell is extra stable, so copper takes 3d10 4s1.
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