MCQ
After filling the $4d-$ orbitals, an electron will enter in :
  • A
    $4p$
  • B
    $4s$
  • $5p$
  • D
    $4f$

Answer

Correct option: C.
$5p$
c
After filling the $4 d$-orbital, an electron will enter in $5 p$ orbital.

The $4 d$ sub-energy level is at a lower energy than the $5 p$ sub-energy level

For $4 d , n =4$ and $1=2$. Hence, $( n +l)=4+2=6$

For $5 p , n =5$ and $1=1$. Hence, $( n +l)=5+1=6$

As the value of $(n+l)$ for $4 d$ orbital is same as that of $5 p$ orbital, $4 d$ orbital is filled before $5 p$ orbital as $4 d$ orbital has lower value of $n$ than $5 p$ orbital.

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