While filling electrons in Berrylium, the 2nd electron will occupy which orbit?

1st Orbit

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2nd Orbit

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3rd Orbit

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4th Orbit

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Solution

The correct option is A
1st Orbit

Beryllium has the atomic number - 4 and electronic configuration as 2,2

So, while filling electron 2nd electron will occupy space in 1st Orbit.

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