JEE Main & Advanced Chemistry The d-and f-Block Elements / d तथा f ब्लॉक के तत्व Question Bank General Characteristics

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    The number of unpaired electrons in cobalt atom is (atomic number of Co = 27) [MP PMT 2003]

    A) 2

    B) 3

    C) 4

    D) 1

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    Electronic configuration of \[_{27}Co\]- \[1{{s}^{2}}2{{s}^{2}}2{{p}^{6}}3{{s}^{2}}3{{p}^{6}}3{{d}^{7}}4{{s}^{2}}\], hence unpaired \[{{e}^{-}}\]= 3


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