Atomic Structure Question 353
Question: Pauli’s exclusion principle states that [CPMT 1983, 84]
Options:
A) Nucleus of an atom contains no negative charge
B) Electrons move in circular orbits around the nucleus
C) Electrons occupy orbitals of lowest energy
D) All the four quantum numbers of two electrons in an atom cannot be equal
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
According to Pauli-s exclusion principle no two electrons in the same atom can have all the set of four quantum numbers identical.