Chemistry-Quantum Mechanical Model
NEET Chemistry Quantum Mechanical Model MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-fact-Hard-Class 11
Which of the following orbitals contains the highest effective nuclear charge for an electron?
A
3p orbital
B
4p orbital
C
2p orbital
D
3d orbital
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The unpaired electrons in Al and Si are found in the 3p orbital, which experiences a greater effective nuclear charge from the nucleus compared to orbitals with higher principal quantum numbers like 4p.
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