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20. How many unpaired electrons are in C2- ? Z of C = 6 a. 3 unpaired electrons b. 2 unpaired electrons c. 0 unpaired electrons d. 1 unpaired electrons

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20. How many unpaired electrons are in C₂-?

Z of C = 6

a. 3 unpaired electrons
b. 2 unpaired electrons
c. 0 unpaired electrons
d. 1 unpaired electrons

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