STANDARD Chemistry Electron Configuration MCQ Question
The statements (i) In filling a group of orbitals of equal energy, it is energetically preferable to assign electrons to empty orbitals rather than pair them into a particular orbital. (ii) When two electrons are placed in two different orbitals, energy is lower if the spins are parallel. are valid for
Aufbau principle
Hund's rule
Pauli’s exclusion principle
Uncertainty principle
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Follow Hund's multiplicity rules.
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