Which simplified electron configuration correctly represents a neutral silicon atom (atomic number 14) in the ground state?

• A. $1^{s}22^{s}22^{p}63^{s}23^{p}2$
• B. $1^{s}22^{s}22^{p}63^{s}23^{p}6$
• C. $1^{s}22^{s}22^{p}63^{s}23^{p}1$
• D. $1^{s}22^{s}22^{p}63^{s}13^{p}3$

Answer: (A)