Q14 / 90 · JEE Main 2023 (24 Jan Shift 2) · Chemistry

The number of s-electrons present in an ion with 55 protons in its unipositive state is

  • A
    8
  • B
    9
  • C
    12
  • Correct answer
    D
    10

Solution

The atom with 55 protons is caesium(Cs). The electronic configuration of Cs is 1s22s22p63s23p64s23d104p65s24d105p66s1.

The mono positive ion means one electron is removed from outermost orbital. Hence, the sum of electrons in 1s, 2s, 3s, 4s, 5s orbitals are10.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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