Atomic Structure Question 309

Question: The configuration 1s2,,2s22p5,,3s1 shows [Pb. PMT 2002]

Options:

A) Excited state of O2

B) Excited state of neon

C) Excited state of fluorine

D) Ground state of fluorine atom

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

The ground state of neon is 1s22s22p6 on excitation an electron from 2p jumps to 3s orbital. The excited neon configuration is 1s22s22p53s1 .



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