The number of unused states in a 4 bit Johnson counter is

A)
2
B)
4
C)
8
D)
12

Correct Answer : Option (C) :   8


Explanation : Total state = 2ⁿ = 2⁴ = 16

Used state = 2ⁿ = 2 x 4 = 8

Unused state = 16 - 8 = 8.