RAJASTHAN PMT Rajasthan - PMT Solved Paper-2002

  • question_answer
    How many unpaired electrons are present in cobalt \[[Co]\] metal?

    A)  \[2\]                                    

    B)  \[3\]

    C)  \[4\]                   

    D)                                         \[7\]                                    

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    \[Co\] (atomic number \[=27\]) \[={{1}^{2}},2{{s}^{2}}2{{p}^{6}},3{{s}^{2}}3{{p}^{6}}3{{d}^{7}},4{{s}^{2}}\]. Thus, number of unpaired electrons \[=3\]


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