Electrons will first enter into the set of quantum numbers n=5,l=0 or n=3,l=2
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a
n = 5, I= 0
b
Both possible
c
n = 3, I= 2
d
Data insufficient
answer is C.
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Detailed Solution
According to Aufbau's principle, electron enter in the orbitals according to their energy. Energy of an orbital is proportional to the sum (n+l). If for two orbitals (n+l) is equal then electron will be filled in the orbital having lesser value of n.Hence, here electron will be filled in the orbital with n =3, I= 2