What is the ground-state electron configuration of germanium (Ge) using noble-gas shorthand?

• A. $\left[Ne\right]3^s{3}^p{4}^s{3}^d{4}^p$
• B. $\left[Ar\right]4^s{3}^d{4}^p$
• C. $\left[Ar\right]4^s{3}^d{4}^p$
• D. $\left[Ar\right]4^s{3}^d{4}^p$

Answer: (C)