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MHT CET · Chemistry · Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties

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?

  1. A Zero
  2. B One
  3. C Two
  4. D Three
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Correct Answer

(A) Zero

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Zn belongs to period 4 and group 12 of the periodic table.
\(\begin{aligned}
& \mathrm{Zn}(\text { ground state })=[\mathrm{Ar}] 3 \mathrm{~d}^{10} 4 \mathrm{~s}^2 \\
& \mathrm{Zn}^{2+}(\text { excited state })=[\mathrm{Ar}] 3 \mathrm{~d}^{10}
\end{aligned}\)