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Which statement describes the 3d, 4s, and 4p orbitals of Arsenic (As) based on its electronic configuration and position in the periodic table?
The 3d and 4s orbitals are completely filled, and the 4p orbital is partially filled.
The 3d orbital is completely filled, and the 4s and 4p orbitals are partially filled.
The 3d, 4s, and 4p orbitals are completely filled.
The 3d, 4s, and 4p orbitals are partially filled.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
The correct statement is: "The 3d and 4s orbitals are completely filled, and the 4p orbital is partially filled."

Reason: As (Z = 33) has electron configuration [Ar] 4s2 3d10 4p3 — 3d and 4s are filled, 4p has three electrons (partially filled).