MHT CET2010ChemistryStructure of Atom
Chlorine ( Cl ¹⁷ ) free radical contains how many electrons around the nucleus?
Options
- A16
- B17
- C18
- D19
Correct answer
B. 17
Step-by-step solution
In free radicals, the number of electrons are same as that in isolated neutral atom. In Cl atom, the number of electrons =17 In Cl free radical, the number of electrons =17