Atomic Structure Question 342

Question: The number of unpaired electrons in carbon atom in excited state is [MNR 1987]

Options:

A) One

B) Two

C) Three

D) Four

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

$ C_6=1s^{2},,2s^{2}2p^{2} $ (Ground state) $ =1s^{2},2s^{1},2P_x^{1},2p_y^{1},2p_z^{1} $ (Excited state) In excited state no. of unpaired electron is 4.



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