JEE Main202528 Jan 2025Morning ShiftChemistryStructure of AtomActual
In a multielectron atom, which of the following orbitals described by three quantum numbers will have same energy in absence of electric and magnetic fields? A. n =1, l =0, ~m ₁=0 B. n =2, l =0, ~m ₁=0 C. n =2, l =1, ~m ₁=1 D. n =3, l =2, ~m ₁=1 E. n =3, l =2, ~m ₁=0 Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Options
- AB and C Only
- BA and B Only
- CC and D Only
- DD and E Only
Correct answer
D. D and E Only
Step-by-step solution
array lc A : n =1, =0, ~m _ =0 & 1 ~s B : n =2, =0, ~m _ =0 & 2 ~s C : n =3, =1, ~m _ =1 & 3 p D : n =3, =2, ~m _ =1 & 3 ~d E : n =3, =2, ~m _ =0 & 3 ~d array In absence of electric and magnetic fields, all orbitals of 3d are degenerate