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Aufbau Principle

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Questions
6 MCQs

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PYQ 2011
easy
chemistry ID: neet-201

If n = 6, the correct sequence for the filling of electrons will be:

1. ns n-1 d n-2 f np

2. ns - n-2 f np n-1 d

3. ns - np n-1d n-2 f

4. ns n-2 f n-1 d np

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PYQ 2015
easy
chemistry ID: neet-201

Which is the correct order of increasing energy of the listed orbitals in the atom of titanium?
1. 3s 4s 3p 3d
2. 4s 3s 3p 3d
3. 3s 3p 3d 4s
4. 3s 3p 4s 3d

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03
PYQ 2016
easy
chemistry ID: neet-201

How many electrons can fit in the subshell for which n = 3 and l = 1?

1. 2 2. 6
3. 10 4. 14
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PYQ 2017
easy
chemistry ID: neet-201

The element Z = 114 has been discovered recently. Family/group and electronic configuration from which it will belong are:

1. Carbon family and [Rn] 5f14 6d10 7s2 7p2
2. Oxygen family and [Rn] 5f14 6d10 7s2 7p4
3. Nitrogen family and [Rn] 5f14 6d10 7s2 7p6
4. Halogen family and [Rn] 5f14 6d10 7s2 7p5

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05
PYQ 2018
easy
chemistry ID: neet-201

The incorrect statement among the following is:

1. Total orbital angular momentum of an electron in 's' orbital is equal to zero.
2. An orbital is designated by three quantum numbers, while an electron in an atom is designated by four quantum numbers.
3. The electronic configuration of N atom isΒ 
4. The value of m for dz2Β is zero.
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PYQ 2019
easy
chemistry ID: neet-201

Which of the following is the correct arrangement of 4d, 5p, 5f, and 6p orbitals in the order of decreasing energy?

1. 5f > 6p > 4d > 5p 2. 5f > 6p > 5p > 4d
3. 6p > 5f > 5p > 4d 4. 6p > 5f > 4d > 5p
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Preparing Aufbau Principle for NEET

Aufbau Principle is a specific sub-topic that frequently appears in the NEET examination. Understanding the underlying principles and practicing targeted questions is key to mastering this concept.

The questions compiled above are previous year questions (PYQs) directly related to Aufbau Principle. Practicing these specific questions helps you understand the difficulty level and the examiner's approach to this topic.

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