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The principle quantum number, n, describ...

The principle quantum number, `n`, describes the_____an electron occupies.

A

subenergy level

B

main energy level

C

secondary enegry level

D

tertiary enegry level

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The correct Answer is:
B
It is also referred to as shell.
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  • The principal quantum number, n describes

    A
    Shape of orbital
    B
    Sub-shell of electron
    C
    Main energy shell of electron
    D
    Spin of electron

  • Assertion : In hydrogen and hydrogen like species, orbital energy depends only on the quantum number n whereas in multi-electron atoms it depends on quantum numbers n and l. Reason : The principle quantum number determines the size and the energy of the orbital.

    A
    If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
    B
    If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
    C
    If assertion is true but reason is false.
    D
    If both assertion and reason are false.

  • The set of quantum numbers not possible to an electron is

    A
    `1,1,1,+1//2`
    B
    `1,0,0,+1//2`
    C
    `1,0,0,-1//2`
    D
    `2,0,0,+1//2`

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