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What will be the maximum spin multiplicity for 4d-orbital ?

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4

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6

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5

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Solution

The correct option is C 6
The formula which is generally used for the prediction of spin multiplicity value is :
Spin multiplicity $= 2 \sum s + 1$
$2 \times 5 \times \frac{1}{2} + 1 = 6$
Hence the maximum spin multiplicity for 4d-orbital is 6.

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