Which of the following orbital receives electron the latest?
Correct answer: C. 3d
- A. 4s
- B. 2s
- C. 3d
- D. 3p
Explanation
According to the Auf bau principle,latest electron goes to the the highest energy orbital.The increasing energy order for the orbitals given in the options is:2s<3p<4s<3dsince 3d has the highest energy so the latest electron goes into 3d.
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