What is the electronic configuration of $Ce$ $(Z = 58)$?
- A$[Xe] \, 4f^2 \, 5d^0 \, 6s^2$
- B$[Xe] \, 4f^1 \, 5d^1 \, 6s^2$
- C$[Xe] \, 4f^2 \, 5d^1 \, 6s^1$
- D$[Xe] \, 4f^0 \, 5d^2 \, 6s^2$
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