Subjective Type

Why Hund's rule is called rule of maximum multiplicity ?

Solution

This is because out of the various possible electronic configurations, only that configuration is correct for which the total spin value is maximum.

SIMILAR QUESTIONS

Atomic Structure

Which rule explains the electronic configuration of chromium is [Ar] $$3d^{5} 4s^{1}$$ instead of [Ar]$$3d^{4}4s^{2}$$?

Atomic Structure

The largest number of unpaired electrons: $$ F,\ N, \ S^{2-},\ Mg^{2+},\ Sc^{3+}, \ Ti^{3+}$$

Atomic Structure

If Hund's rule is not followed, magnetic moment if Fe$$^{2+}$$, Mn$$^\oplus$$ and Cr all having 24 electrons will be in order :

Atomic Structure

According to Hund's rule, the distribution of electron within the various orbitals of a given sub-shell is one which is associated with :

Atomic Structure

State Hund's rule of maximum multiplicity.

Atomic Structure

Using the Hund rules, find the basic term of the atom whose partially filled subshell contains (a) three p electrons; (b) four p electrons.

Atomic Structure

State and explain the 'Hund's rule of maximum multiplicity'.

Atomic Structure

Which of the following statements is correct?

Atomic Structure

In which of the following orbital diagrams are both Pauli's exclusion principle and Hund's rule violated?

Atomic Structure

In a set of degenerate orbitals, the electrons distribute themselves to retain similar spins as far as possible. This statement is attributed to :

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