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Which of the following atoms has three unpaired electrons?

a. B
b. C
c. N
d. O

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Final answer:

Nitrogen (N) has three unpaired electrons.

Step-by-step explanation:

Out of the given options, the atom with three unpaired electrons is Nitrogen (N).

Nitrogen has five valence electrons, represented in a Lewis symbol as N. This symbol indicates three unpaired electrons and one electron pair. The unpaired electrons can form covalent bonds, while the paired electrons remain as a lone pair on Nitrogen in its compounds.

Therefore, the correct answer is c. N.

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