Atomic Structure Question 412
Question: If the nitrogen atom had electronic configuration it would have energy lower than that of the normal ground state configuration because the electrons would be closer to the nucleus. Yet is not observed. It violates
Options:
A) Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle
B) Hund’s rule
C) Pauli exclusion principle
D) Bohr postulate of stationary orbits
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
- Not more than two electrons can be present in same atomic orbital. This is Pauli’s exclusion principle.