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How many p-electrons are there in a Sulfur atom (At. No. 16)?
A6
B10
C4
D12
✓ Correct Answer: B — 10
Sulfur configuration: 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p4. Total p electrons = 6 (from 2p) + 4 (from 3p) = 10.
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