The number of unpaired electrons in 1s² 2s² 2p³ is
Options
(a) 3
(b) 1
(c) 5
(d) 2
Correct Answer:
3
Explanation:
1s² 2s² 2p³ ⇒ [1s² 2s² 2p¹(x) 2p¹(y) 2p¹(z)] / unpaired electrons = 3
The number of unpaired electrons in 1s² 2s² 2p³ is
(a) 3
(b) 1
(c) 5
(d) 2
3
1s² 2s² 2p³ ⇒ [1s² 2s² 2p¹(x) 2p¹(y) 2p¹(z)] / unpaired electrons = 3