-In the Figure Above, How Many Unpaired Electrons Does Phosphorus

question 36

Multiple Choice

-In the figure above, how many unpaired electrons does phosphorus have in its valence shell?

• A) 15
• B) 2
• C) 3
• D) 7
• E) 5

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