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The electronic configuration of nitrogen is `1s^2,2s^(2)2p_x^(1)2p_y^(1)2p_z^(1)` and not `1s^(2),2s^(2)2p_x^(2)2p_(y)^(1)2p_(z)^(0)` . This is explained by

A

Uncertainty principle

B

Aufbau's principle

C

Pauli's exclusion principle

D

Hund's rule

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To solve the question regarding the electronic configuration of nitrogen, we need to analyze the given configurations and apply the relevant principles of electron configuration. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Electronic Configuration of Nitrogen**: - The atomic number of nitrogen (N) is 7, which means it has 7 electrons. - The correct electronic configuration is `1s² 2s² 2p_x¹ 2p_y¹ 2p_z¹`. 2. **Identify the Incorrect Configuration**: - The incorrect configuration provided is `1s² 2s² 2p_x² 2p_y¹ 2p_z⁰`. - In this configuration, two electrons are placed in the `2p_x` orbital, while the other two `2p` orbitals (`2p_y` and `2p_z`) are not fully utilized. 3. **Apply Hund's Rule**: - Hund's rule states that electrons will fill degenerate orbitals (orbitals of the same energy) singly before pairing up. This maximizes the number of unpaired electrons. - In the correct configuration (`2p_x¹ 2p_y¹ 2p_z¹`), nitrogen has three unpaired electrons (one in each of the three `2p` orbitals), which is more favorable than having two electrons in one orbital and one in another (as in the incorrect configuration). 4. **Conclusion**: - The correct electronic configuration of nitrogen is `1s² 2s² 2p_x¹ 2p_y¹ 2p_z¹`, as it adheres to Hund's rule by maximizing the number of unpaired electrons. - Therefore, the explanation for the electronic configuration of nitrogen is based on **Hund's rule**. ### Final Answer: The electronic configuration of nitrogen is explained by **Hund's rule**.
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