Q.

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
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Electrons will first enter into the set of quantum numbers n=5,l=0 or n=3,l=2