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Structure of Atom: Hund rule MCQ

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Hund ruleEasyQuestion 21080

Question

Hund's rule says electrons in degenerate orbitals occupy them:

  1. A
    Singly first with parallel spins
    Correct
  2. B
    Pair first with opposite spins
  3. C
    Randomly
  4. D
    Only after full shell

Correct answer

Singly first with parallel spins

Explanation

This maximizes multiplicity and lowers repulsion.

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