Medium MCQ +4 / -1 PYQ · JEE Mains 2022

Consider the following pairs of electrons

(A) (a) n = 3, $l$ = 1, m1 = 1, ms = + ${1 \over 2}$

      (b) n = 3, 1 = 2, m1 = 1, ms = + ${1 \over 2}$

(B) (a) n = 3, $l$ = 2, m1 = $-$2, ms = $-$${1 \over 2}$

      (b) n = 3, $l$ = 2, m1 = $-$1, ms = $-$${1 \over 2}$

(C) (a) n = 4, $l$ = 2, m1 = 2, ms = + ${1 \over 2}$

      (b) n = 3, $l$ = 2, m1 = 2, ms = + ${1 \over 2}$

The pairs of electrons present in degenerate orbitals is/are :

  1. A Only (A)
  2. B Only (B) Correct answer
  3. C Only (C)
  4. D (B) and (C)

Solution

<p>For degenerate orbitals, only the value of m must be different. The value of (n + l) must be the same.</p> <p>Hence, the pair of electrons with quantum numbers given in (B) are degenerate. </p>

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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: Atomic Structure · Topic: Bohr's Model

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