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Structure of the Atom · UPSC CDS/OTA · Question 24 of 35

Structure of the Atom: Which rule explains that electrons occupy orbitals singly before pairing?

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Structure of the Atom
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General Studies
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Which rule explains that electrons occupy orbitals singly before pairing?

TopicStructure of the Atom
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min

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Hund’s Rule: maximum multiplicity.

Final Answer: Option A - Hund’s Rule
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