Proton Count of Element with Max Unpaired Electrons in 2P Subshell

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Homework Statement


The number of protons in nucleus of an element having maximum unpaired electrons in its 2P subshell are:


Homework Equations


Number of protons = no. of electrons in an neutral atom


The Attempt at a Solution


Maximum unpaired E.C. should 1s22s22p 3
Then, no. of protons should be 7.
 
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