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The atomic number of the element having maximum number of unpaired 3p electrons is (in ground state) :

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15
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10
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12
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8
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Solution

The correct option is A 15
The atomic number of the element having maximum number of unpaired 3p electrons is (in ground state) is 15. In 3p orbital, a maximum of 3 unpaired electrons are possible. The electronic configuration of the atom is 1s22s22p63s23p3.
The atomic number is 2+2+6+2+3=15.
The element is phosphorous.

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