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The number of paired and unpaired electrons in the Lewis symbol for $S$ atom is:

A

2, 2

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B

4, 2

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2, 4

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0, 6

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Solution

The correct option is B 4, 2
The electronic configuration of $S$ is $[N e] 3 s^{2} 3 p^{4}$

According to Hund’s rule, pairing of electrons in the orbital is not done before each of the orbital is singly occupied.

It has 4 paired and 2 unpaired electrons.

The lewis dot structure of $S$ atom is:

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