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Multi-Electron Configurations and Orbital Diagrams

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Two electrons occupying the same orbital are distinguished by

A

Magnetic quantum number

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Azimuthal quantum number

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C

Spin quantum number

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Principal quantum number

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Solution

The correct option is C
Spin quantum number

Spin quantum number can take 2 values: +1/2 or -1/2.

This helps in distinguishing between 2 electrons that occupy the same orbital.

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