MyQuestionIcon

2

You visited us 2 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!

Multi-Electron Configurations and Orbital Diagrams

The ground st...

Question

The ground state electronic configuration of carbon atom is :

A

two unpaired electrons are available.

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

B

four unpaired electrons are available

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

C

one unpaired electrons are available

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

D

three unpaired electrons are available

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is A two unpaired electrons are available.

Suggest Corrections

thumbs-up

0

Similar questions

Q. Given the following electron configuration of a neutral atom:

[A r] 4 s^{1} 3 d^{5}

Identify the element and state the number of unpaired electrons in the ground state.

Q. If the electronic configuration of carbon is written such that there are no unpaired electrons, then __________ principle is violated.

Q. The ground state electron configuration of the cobalt atom is characterized by which of the following?

I

. Partially filled

3 d

I I

. The presence of unpaired electrons

I I I

. All electrons paired

Q. If the electronic configuration of carbon is written such that there are no unpaired electrons, then Hund's rule of maximum multiplicity principle is violated.

Q. The number of unpaired electrons in chromium atom are :

View More

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

similar_icon

Related Videos

lock

Electronic Configuration and Orbital Diagrams

CHEMISTRY

Watch in App

explore_more_icon

Explore more

Multi-Electron Configurations and Orbital Diagrams

Standard XII Chemistry

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

CrossIcon