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When 3p orbitals are completely filled t...

When 3p orbitals are completely filled then, the newly entering electron goes into

A

4p

B

3d

C

4s

D

4d

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The correct Answer is:
C
According to energy level diagram, 4s orbital is filled after 3p.
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