"The exact path of an electron in 2p-orbital cannot be determined". This statement is based upon:

Hund's rule

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Bohr's rule

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Uncertainty principle

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Aufbau principal

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Solution

The correct option is C Uncertainty principle
According to Heisenberg principle, the exact position and momentum of an electron wave cannot be predicted simultaneously.
Therefore, option (C) is the correct answer.

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