What is the electron configuration exception for chromium, and how is it achieved?

• A. Chromium does not promote any electrons, resulting in 4s² 3d⁴.
• B. Chromium promotes an electron from the 3d orbital to the 4s orbital, resulting in 4s² 3d⁴.
• C. Chromium promotes an electron from the 4s orbital to the 3d orbital, resulting in 4s¹ 3d⁵.
• D. Chromium promotes an electron from the 4p orbital to the 3d orbital, resulting in 4s² 3d⁵.

Answer: (C)