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The orbitals of a nitrogen atom may be represented by which of the following arrangement of electrons in the ground state?

Correct answer: B. B

  • A. A
  • B. B
  • C. C
  • D. D

Explanation

Option 'B' is correct because the image shown in it is not violating any rule and shows the correct visual representation of the arrangement of valence electrons of nitrogen in their respective orbitals in accordance to the electronic configration of Nitrgen as shown below in the image:

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