MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #969

How many unpaired electrons are present in a neutral nitrogen atom?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #969

  1. Question 1

    Q1. How many unpaired electrons are present in a neutral nitrogen atom?

    • A) 3
    • B) 2
    • C) 1
    • D) 0

    Answer: 3

    Explanation: Nitrogen's 2p subshell has 3 unpaired electrons via Hund's rule. Options B/C/D ignore parallel spin filling.