Practice mode Atomic Structure

According to Hund’s rule, how are the three 2p electrons of a nitrogen atom arranged?

Correct answer C. One in each 2p orbital with parallel spins

Explanation

Hund's rule states that degenerate orbitals are singly occupied with parallel spins before pairing, so each 2p orbital of nitrogen holds one electron.

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