(a)
Interpretation:
The given electron configuration represents the ground state or an excited state of the atom has to be determined.
Figure 1
Concept Introduction:
Electrons are filled in each orbital one after another in the increasing order of energy. While filling the orbitals, more than two electrons can be placed in an orbital. And also, the spin of the two electron in the same orbital must be paired.
If there are more than one orbitals in a subshell are available for filling the electron, then electrons with parallel spin goes to different subshell rather than pairing two electrons in one orbital.
If an atom having electrons in energy states higher than predicted by the above rules then it is said to be in an excited state.
(b)
Interpretation:
The given electron configuration represents the ground state or an excited state of the atom has to be determined.
Figure 2
Concept Introduction:
Refer to part (a).
(c)
Interpretation:
The given electron configuration represents the ground state or an excited state of the atom has to be determined.
Figure 3
Concept Introduction:
Refer to part (a).
(d)
Interpretation:
The given electron configuration represents the ground state or an excited state of the atom has to be determined.
Figure 4
Concept Introduction:
Refer to part (a).
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