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The number of unpaired electrons in Ni (atomic number $=28$ ) are
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Options:
  • A 0
  • B 2
  • C 4
  • D 8
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The correct answer is: 2
The number of unpaired electrons in $\mathrm{Ni}$ (atomic number $=28$ ) are 2 . It can be easily concluded from the electronic configuration of $\mathrm{kL}$. Electronic configuration of $$
\mathrm{Ni}=\mathrm{l} s^{2} 2 \mathrm{s}^{2} 2 p^{6} 3 \mathrm{s}^{2} 3 p^{6} 4 \mathrm{s}^{2} \mathrm{W}^{8}
$$
Orbitals of $\mathrm{Ni}$ in $3 d=$

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