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The electronic configuration of an element is 1S\(^2\) 2S\(^2\) 2P\(^6\) 3S\(^2\) 3P\(^3\). How many unpaired electrons are there in the element?

A

5

B

4

C

3

D

2

correct option: c

Based on Hund's rule, there are 3 unpaired electrons in P.

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