Atomic Structure Question 106
Question: The atomic number of an element is 35. What is the total number of electrons present in all the p-orbitals of the ground state atom of that element [EAMCET (Engg.) 2003]
Options:
A) 6
B) 11
C) 17
D) 23
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
$ X_{35}=1s^{2}2s^{2}2p^{6},3s^{2}3p^{6}4s^{2}3d^{10}4s^{2}4p^{5} $ Total no. of $ {e^{-}} $ is all p-orbitals $ =6+6+5=17 $ .
