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An electrically neutral gallium atom has 31 electrons around its nucleus. Which of the following is the correct electronic co
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Gallium ionizes by losing electrons. Therefore, triply ionised gallium will lose 3 electrons. ie, the number of electrons after ionization will be 28. So, the configuration will be 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 4s2 3d8. (last option)

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