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According to 'n+I' rule ,the value of 6f is 9 while 7s orbital has '7' value, it shows?

Correct answer: B. 7s placed first

  • A. 6f filled first
  • B. 7s placed first
  • C. 7s placed later
  • D. 6f placed later

Explanation

The (n+l) rule corresponds to the Aufbau principle where n represents the quantum number and l represents the azimuthal number. The Aufbau principle states that electrons fill lower-energy atomic orbitals before filling higher-energy ones (Aufbau is German for "building-up"). A lower (n+l) value indicates lower-energy orbitals which are filled first. Hence, 7s will be filled before 6f.

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