Which statement is consistent with Hunds rule ?
Correct answer: A. Electrons fill orbitals with parallel spins until all the orbitals of the same energy are half filled then they go into sub-shells with anti-parallel (opposite) spin.
- A. Electrons fill orbitals with parallel spins until all the orbitals of the same energy are half filled then they go into sub-shells with anti-parallel (opposite) spin.
- B. The electrons in the same atom cannot have the same four quantum numbers
- C. There is maximum of two electrons is an orbital.
- D. None
Explanation
Hund's rule states that electrons occupy orbitals of equal energy singly with parallel spins before pairing begins. This arrangement reduces electron-electron repulsion and gives the most stable distribution. Option b describes the Pauli exclusion principle, while option c gives only the maximum occupancy of an orbital, so either can be a tempting but incorrect choice.
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