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The number of unpaired electrons in the p-subshell of oxygen atom

A

1

B

2

C

3

D

4

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The correct Answer is:
B
`O(Z=8) : 1s^2 2s^2 2p_x^2 2p_y^1 2p_z^1`
Number of unpaired electrons in O=2.
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