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The maximum covalency exhibited by an element is 6. The number of unpaired electrons in the ground state of an atom is:

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1

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3

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4

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Solution

The correct option is C $2$
Sulphur can show a maximum valency of 6 because of vacant d-orbital. Sulphur atom has a configuration of $[N e] 3 s^{2} 3 p^{4}$
In-ground state, sulphur atom has 2 unpaired electrons.

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