(a)
Interpretation:
The electron configuration of
Concept introduction:
Electronic distribution of atoms and molecules in an atomic or molecular orbital is referred to as electron configuration.
Hund’s rule − If two or more orbitals with the same energy available, one electron goes into each until all are half-filled orbitals and the electrons in the half-filled orbitals all have the same spin.
(b)
Interpretation:
Electron configuration of
Concept introduction:
Electronic distribution of atoms and molecules in atomic or molecular orbital is referred to as electron configuration.
Hund’s rule − If two or more orbitals with the same energy available, one electron goes into each until all are half-filled orbitals and the electrons in the half-filled orbitals all have the same spin.
(c)
Interpretation:
Electron configuration of
Concept introduction:
Electronic distribution of atoms and molecules in an atomic or molecular orbital is referred to as electron configuration.
Hund’s rule − If two or more orbitals with the same energy available, one electron goes into each until all are half-filled orbitals and the electrons in the half-filled orbitals all have the same spin.
(d)
Interpretation:
Electron configuration of
Concept introduction:
Electronic distribution of atoms and molecules in an atomic or molecular orbital is referred to as electron configuration.
Hund’s rule − if two or more orbitals with the same energy available, one electron goes into each until all are half-filled orbitals and the electrons in the half-filled orbitals all have the same spin.
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