Atomic Structure - Result Question 68

44. Any $p$-orbital can accommodate upto

(1983, 1M)

(a) four electrons

(b) six electrons

(c) two electrons with parallel spins

(d) two electrons with opposite spins

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 44. (d)

Solution:

  1. According to Pauli exclusion principle, an atomic orbital can accommodate at the most, two electrons, with opposite spins.