Two electrons occupying an orbital are distinguished by:

principal quantum number

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angular momentum quantum number

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magnetic quantum number

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spin quantum number

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Solution

The correct option is D spin quantum number
Two electrons in same orbital have opposite spins as; +1/2 & -1/2. Therefore they can be distinguished from their spin quantum number.

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Question 21

Which of the following statements concerning the quantum numbers are correct ?

(a) The angular momentum quantum number determines the three-dimensional shape of the orbital

(b) The principal quantum number determines the orientation and energy of the orbital

(d). Spin quantum number of an electron determines the orientation of the spin of electron relative to the chosen axis.

n

= \frac{n . h}{2 π}

2

1

n = 4

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