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If the principal quantum number n=6, the correct sequence of filling of electrons will be:
ChemistryStructure of AtomJEE MainJEE Main 2015 (10 Apr Online)
Options:
  • A nsn-1 dn-2 fnp
  • B nsnpn-1dn-2f
  • C nsn-2fnpn-1d
  • D nsn-2fn-1dnp
Solution:
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The correct answer is: nsn-2fn-1dnp
As per n+l rule electrons fill first in that orbital which have least n+l value.
When n+l values are same, then electron fills that orbital which have lowest n value.
when n=6 as per n+l rule when n=6
ns subshell 6+0=6

n1 d subshell 5+2=7

n2 f subshell 4+3=7

np subshell 6+1=7

ns , n-2f, n-1d,np

n+l values 7, 7, 7 

n value 4, 5, 6
 

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