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In Cu (atomic number = 29)

Option: 1

13 electrons have spin in one direction and 16 electrons in other direction

 


Option: 2

14 electrons have spin in one direction and 15 electrons in other direction

 

 


Option: 3

One electron can have spin only in the clockwise direction

 


Option: 4

None of these


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Stability of completely Filled Subshells of Cu -

The valence electronic configurations of Cu is 3d10 4 s1 respectively and not 3d9 4s2.

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Cu (29) = [Ar]18.3d10.4s1

All electrons are paired except 4s1. Hence 14 electrons have spin in one direction and 15 electrons in other.

 

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