NEETChemistry-Atomic Structure

NEET Chemistry Effective Nuclear Charge MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

For the electrons of oxygen atom, which of the following statements is correct?

A

Z_eff for an electron in a 2s orbital is the same as Z_eff for an electron in a 2p orbital.

B

An electron in the 2s orbital has the same energy as an electron in the 2p orbital.

C

Z_eff for an electron in 1s orbital is the same as Z_eff for an electron in a 2s orbital.

D

The two electrons present in the 2s orbital have spin quantum numbers, mₛ but of opposite sign.

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

Electrons in the same orbital must have opposite spins due to the Pauli exclusion principle.

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