What are the values of principal quantum number and azimuthal quantum number for the last electron in Chlorine atom?
Correct answer: C. 3.1
- A. 1.6
- B. 1.3
- C. 3.1
- D. 6.1
Explanation
The electronic configuration of chlorine is [Ne]3s23p5, indicating that the last electron is in the 3p subshell. The principal quantum number (n) for this electron is 3, corresponding to the third energy level. The azimuthal quantum number (l) is 1 for the p orbital. Options A, B, and D are incorrect because they do not match the quantum numbers for chlorine's last electron.
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