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The number of unpaired electrons in phosphorous atom (Z=15) is:

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1
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6
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5
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3
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Solution

The correct option is D 3
Atomic number of P=15,
electronic configuration=1s22s22p63s23p1x3p1y3p1z
Total number of unpaired electrons =3

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