How Are Electrons Distributed Among Orbitals of Equal Energy

question 21

Multiple Choice

How are electrons distributed among orbitals of equal energy?

• A) The electrons will occupy the same orbital rather than separate orbitals and have opposite spins.
• B) The electrons will occupy the same orbital rather than separate orbitals and have like spins.
• C) The electrons will occupy different orbitals and have opposite spins.
• D) The electrons will occupy different orbitals and have like spins.

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