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  4. The atomic number of element is 17. The number of orbital containing electron pair in its valence shell is:

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Q. The atomic number of element is 17. The number of orbital containing electron pair in its valence shell is:

Structure of Atom

Solution:

Atomic number $17,1 s ^{2} 2 s ^{2} 2 p ^{6} 3 s ^{2} 3 p ^{5}$

Valence shell has $3 s ^{2} 3 p ^{5}$ orbit.

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Valence shell has 3 orbitals with paired electrons.