When 4p orbitals in an atom are filled completely, the next electron goes into:
A
5s
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B
3d
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C
4d
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D
4s
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Solution
The correct option is A 5s 4d &4f orbitals are also present but once 4p is completely filled, next electron goes to 5s because the energy of 5s is less than 4d & 4f because of the aufbau's rule.