MHT CET20242 May 2024Morning ShiftChemistryClassification of Elements and Periodicity in PropertiesActual
What is the total number of unpaired electrons in an element placed at period-4 and group-12 either in excited or at ground state?
Options
- AZero
- BOne
- CTwo
- DThree
Correct answer
A. Zero
Step-by-step solution
Zn belongs to period 4 and group 12 of the periodic table. aligned & Zn ( ground state )=[ Ar ] 3 ~d ¹⁰ 4 ~s ^2 & Zn ²⁺( excited state )=[ Ar ] 3 ~d ¹⁰ aligned