This diagram represents the atomic structure of which element?

Fluorine

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Chlorine

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Carbon

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Oxygen

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Solution

The correct option is B Carbon
The total number of electrons present in carbon is 6. The distribution of electrons in carbon atom is given by:
First orbit or K shell $= 2 (2 n^{2} = 2 \times 1 = 2)$
Second orbit or L shell $= 4 (6 - 2 = 4)$

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