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Which of the following statements correctly compares the number of electrons in a neutral atom of carbon, a C²⁺ ion, and a carbon isotope with 8 neutrons?.
- A.Carbon atom has 6 electrons, C²⁺ has 4, isotope has 6
- B.Carbon atom has 6 electrons, C²⁺ has 8, isotope has 6
- C.Carbon atom has 6 electrons, C²⁺ has 4, isotope has 8
- D.Carbon atom has 6 electrons, C²⁺ has 4, isotope has 6
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