Structure of Atom · JEE Preparation Chemistry
The correct set of four quantum numbers for the outermost electron of a Sodium atom (atomic number 11) is:
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medium · MCQ · Q-17F898
The correct set of four quantum numbers for the outermost electron of a Sodium atom (atomic number 11) is:
- A.3, 0, 0, +1/2Correct answer
- B.3, 1, 0, +1/2
- C.3, 0, 1, +1/2
- D.2, 0, 0, +1/2
Solution
Sodium () has the electronic configuration . The outermost electron is in the orbital. For , , , , and spin quantum number .
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