The electronic configurations of four elements are given in brackets: $L\,(1s^2, 2s^2 2p^1)$; $M\,(1s^2, 2s^2 2p^5)$; $Q\,(1s^2, 2s^2 2p^6, 3s^1)$; $R\,(1s^2, 2s^2 2p^2)$. Which element would most readily form a diatomic molecule?

  • A
    $Q$
  • B
    $M$
  • C
    $R$
  • D
    $L$

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Which one is the electronic configuration of $Fe^{2+}$?

The number of radial and angular nodes in $4d$ orbital are,respectively $........$ .

The electronic configuration $1s^2 2s^2 2p^6 3s^2 3p^6 3d^6$ corresponds to:

Match the column:
Column-$I$ Column-$II$
$A$. The orbital which has two angular nodes $P$. $4d_{x^2-y^2}$
$B$. The $d$ orbital with zero nodal plane $Q$. $3d_{z^2}$
$C$. The orbital with two radial nodes $R$. $4f$
$D$. The orbital with three angular nodes $S$. $3s$

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Match the quantum numbers with the information provided:
Quantum Number Information
$(1)$ Principal quantum number $(A)$ Spatial orientation of the orbital
$(2)$ Azimuthal quantum number $(B)$ Energy and size of the orbital
$(3)$ Magnetic quantum number $(C)$ Electron spin
$(4)$ Spin quantum number $(D)$ Shape of the orbital

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