JEE Main 2022 — Structure Of Atom Question with Solution
From: JEE Main 2022 (Online) 24th June Morning Shift
Question
Consider the following pairs of electrons
(A) (a) n = 3, = 1, m1 = 1, ms = +
(b) n = 3, 1 = 2, m1 = 1, ms = +
(B) (a) n = 3, = 2, m1 = 2, ms =
(b) n = 3, = 2, m1 = 1, ms =
(C) (a) n = 4, = 2, m1 = 2, ms = +
(b) n = 3, = 2, m1 = 2, ms = +
The pairs of electrons present in degenerate orbitals is/are :
Choose an option
Show full solutionCorrect option: B
Step-by-step explanation
For degenerate orbitals, only the value of m must be different. The value of (n + l) must be the same.
Hence, the pair of electrons with quantum numbers given in (B) are degenerate.
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