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The number of unpaired electrons in P-atom is

A

1

B

3

C

5

D

0

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The correct Answer is:
B
Electronic configuration of phosphorus (Z=15) is
`1s^(2)2s^(2)2p^(6)3s^(2)3p_(x)^(1)3p_(y)^(1)3p_(z)^(1)`
No. of unpaired electrons =3
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