Correct Statements for Atomic Number 9 | JEE Mains PYQ | Structure of Atom
Q. Correct statements for an element with atomic number 9 are:

A. There can be 5 electrons for which ms = +1/2 and 4 electrons for which ms = −1/2.

B. There is only one electron in pz orbital.

C. The last electron goes to orbital with n = 2 and l = 1.

D. The sum of angular nodes of all the atomic orbitals is 1.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A. A and B Only
B. A, C and D Only
C. A and C Only
D. C and D Only
Explanation
Step 1: Electronic configuration

Atomic number 9 → Fluorine
Electronic configuration: 1s² 2s² 2p⁵

Step 2: Statement A

In 2p⁵ configuration, maximum unpaired electrons = 1
Total electrons = 9
Possible distribution: 5 electrons with ms = +1/2 and 4 with ms = −1/2
✔ Statement A is correct.

Step 3: Statement B

2p subshell has three orbitals (px, py, pz).
Electrons distribute according to Hund’s rule → pz can have 2 electrons.
✘ Statement B is incorrect.

Step 4: Statement C

Last electron enters 2p orbital → n = 2, l = 1
✔ Statement C is correct.

Step 5: Statement D

Angular nodes = l
1s (l = 0): 0 × 2 electrons
2s (l = 0): 0 × 2 electrons
2p (l = 1): contributes angular node = 1
✔ Statement D is correct.

Correct Answer = A and C Only

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