Question

There are __________ paired and __________ unpaired electrons in the Lewis symbol for a chlorine atom. A. 4, 2 B. 4, 1 C. 6, 1 D. 0, 5 E. 2, 5

Answer 1

Answer:

option C, 6, 1

Explanation:

Atomic number of chlorine is 17.

Lewis dot structure is the representation of valence electrons around the element.

Valence electrons in chlorine is 7.

Out of which 6 electrons are paired and one electron is unpaired.

So, among the given option, option C is the correct option.

Lewis dot structure of chlorine is shown in attachment.