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The number of unpaired electrons in carb...

The number of unpaired electrons in carbon atom is -

A

One

B

Two

C

Three

D

Four

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D
`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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