JEE Main2014ChemistryStructure of AtomActual
The correct set of four quantum numbers for the valence electrons of rubidium atom Z = 37 is
Options
- A5, 0, 0, + 1 2
- B5, 1, 0, + 1 2
- C5, 1, 1, + 1 2
- D5, 0, 1, + 1 2
Correct answer
A. 5, 0, 0, + 1 2
Step-by-step solution
The electronic configuration can be written as, 1 s 2 ,   2 s 2 ,   2 p 6 ,   3 s 2 ,   3 p 6 ,   4 s 2 ,   3 d 10 ,   4 p 6 ,   5 s 1 The outermost electron has i.e., Kr 36 5 s 1 Principal quantum number = 5 Azimuthal quantum number = 0 (corresponds to s) Magnetic quantum number = 0 Spin quantum number = + 1 2 (positive spin)