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:
Atomic number 9 → Fluorine
Electronic configuration: 1s² 2s² 2p⁵
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.
2p subshell has three orbitals (px, py, pz).
Electrons distribute according to Hund’s rule → pz can have 2 electrons.
✘ Statement B is incorrect.
Last electron enters 2p orbital → n = 2, l = 1
✔ Statement C is correct.
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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