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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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