Structure of Atom

Question

Two electrons occupying the same orbital are distinguished by

  • Magnetic quantum number

  • Azimuthal quantum number

  • Spin quantum number

  • Principal quantum number

Answer

C.

Spin quantum number

Two electrons occupying the same orbital has equal spin but the directions of their spin are opposite. Hence, spin quantum number, s(represented +1/2 and -1/2) distinguishes them.

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