The number of vacant orbitals in the valence shell of phosphorous is ____.

The number of vacant orbitals in the valence shell of phosphorous is ____.
A. 5
B. 3
C. 2
D. 0

Monjur Alahi

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2025-01-04 04:42

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Salim Ahmed Kawsar

Correct Answer - A
`P(Z=15) 1s^(2)2s^(2)2p^(6) 3s^(2)3p^(3)` . Thus, five 3d orbitals are lying vacant.

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