For hydrogen atom, the orbital/s with lowest energy is/are:
(A) 4s
(B) 3p_x$3p_{x}$
(C) 3d_x^2-y^2$3d_{x^{2}-y^{2}}$
(D) 3d_z^2$3d_{z^{2}}$
(E) 4p_z$4p_{z}$
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
A.\text{(A) and (E) only}
B.\text{(B) only}
C.\text{(A) only}
D.\text{(B), (C) and (D) only}
Solution & Explanation
### Related Formula
For single-electron systems like the hydrogen atom:
E_n = -frac13.6 cdot Z^2n^2 text eV$E_n = -\frac{13.6 \cdot Z^2}{n^2} \text{ eV}$
where energy depends strictly and solely on the principal quantum number (n$n$).
### Core Logic
In multi-electron atoms, orbital energy is governed by the (n+l)$(n+l)$ rule due to inter-electronic repulsions. However, in single-electron species like Hydrogen, subshells within the same main shell are degenerate (possess identical energy levels).
Let's map the principal quantum numbers:
* For (A) 4s
ightarrow n = 4$4s
ightarrow n = 4$
* For (B) 3p_x
ightarrow n = 3$3p_{x}
ightarrow n = 3$
* For (C) 3d_x^2-y^2
ightarrow n = 3$3d_{x^{2}-y^{2}}
ightarrow n = 3$
* For (D) 3d_z^2
ightarrow n = 3$3d_{z^{2}}
ightarrow n = 3$
* For (E) 4p_z
ightarrow n = 4$4p_{z}
ightarrow n = 4$
Orbitals with n = 3$n = 3$ have lower energy than those with n = 4$n = 4$. Since (B), (C), and (D) all share n = 3$n = 3$, they are degenerate and together represent the lowest energy states among the options provided.
### Pattern Recognition
Classic Trap: Do not apply the (n+l)$(n+l)$ rule for Hydrogen or hydrogen-like single-electron ions (He^+, Li^2+$He^{+}, Li^{2+}$). For these systems, energy is determined purely by the shell index n$n$.
### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer
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### Chapter Mix
Class 11 Chemistry: Structure of Atom
Keywords:#hydrogen atom degeneracy#lowest energy orbital hydrogen#Structure of Atom JEE Main 2025#JEE Main 2025 Evening Q29
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Q2025Quantum Numbers and Atomic Orbitals
Which of the following statements are true?
(A) The subsidiary quantum number l$l$ describes the shape of the orbital occupied by the electron.
The diagram displays the boundary surface showing two symmetrical lobes situated along the x-axis, representing a 2px orbital with phase signs. is the boundary surface diagram of the 2mathrmp_x$2\mathrm{p_x}$ orbital.
(C) The +$+$ and -$-$ signs in the wave function of the 2mathrmp_x$2\mathrm{p_x}$ orbital refer to charge.
(D) The wave function of 2mathrmp_x$2\mathrm{p_x}$ orbital is zero everywhere in the xy plane.
A.text(B) and (D) only$\text{(B) and (D) only}$
B.text(A), (B) and (C) only$\text{(A), (B) and (C) only}$
C.text(C) and (D) only$\text{(C) and (D) only}$
D.text(A) and (B) only$\text{(A) and (B) only}$
Solution
### Related Formula
psi_n,l,m(r, theta, phi) = R_n,l(r) cdot Y_l,m(theta, phi)$\psi_{n,l,m}(r, \theta, \phi) = R_{n,l}(r) \cdot Y_{l,m}(\theta, \phi)$
### Core Logic
Let us evaluate each statement carefully:
- **Statement (A)** is **True**: The subsidiary (or azimuthal) quantum number l$l$ dictates the orbital shape (l=0 implies textspherical s$l=0 \implies \text{spherical } s$, l=1 implies textdumbbell p$l=1 \implies \text{dumbbell } p$, l=2 implies textdouble-dumbbell d$l=2 \implies \text{double-dumbbell } d$, etc.).
- **Statement (B)** is **True**: The diagram displays the boundary surface showing two symmetrical lobes situated along the x-axis, representing a 2px orbital with phase signs.
The diagram clearly displays a boundary surface showing two symmetrical lobes situated along the x-axis, which is the exact depiction of a 2mathrmp_x$2\mathrm{p_x}$ orbital.
- **Statement (C)** is **False**: The +$+$ and -$-$ signs in orbital diagrams indicate the mathematical sign (or phase) of the spatial wave function psi$\psi$ in those regions, not electric charge.
- **Statement (D)** is **False**: The wave function of a 2mathrmp_x$2\mathrm{p_x}$ orbital is zero everywhere in its nodal plane. For a 2mathrmp_x$2\mathrm{p_x}$ orbital, the nodal plane is the **yz-plane** (i.e., at x=0$x=0$), not the xy-plane.
### Step 1: Conclusion
Only statements (A) and (B) are correct.
### Pattern Recognition
Nodal planes of p-orbitals are perpendicular to the orbital axis:
- p_x rightarrow yz$p_x \rightarrow yz$-plane is node (x=0$x=0$)
- p_y rightarrow xz$p_y \rightarrow xz$-plane is node (y=0$y=0$)
- p_z rightarrow xy$p_z \rightarrow xy$-plane is node (z=0$z=0$)
### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer
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### Chapter Mix
Class 11 Chemistry: Structure of Atom
Q302025Bohr Model Orbit Radii
According to Bohr's model of hydrogen atom, which of the following statement is incorrect?
A.(1)\ textRadius of 3^mathrmrd text orbit is nine times larger than that of 1^mathrmst text orbit.$(1)\ \text{Radius of } 3^{\mathrm{rd}} \text{ orbit is nine times larger than that of } 1^{\mathrm{st}} \text{ orbit.}$
B.(2)\ textRadius of 8^textth text orbit is four times larger than that of 4^textth text orbit.$(2)\ \text{Radius of } 8^{\text{th}} \text{ orbit is four times larger than that of } 4^{\text{th}} \text{ orbit.}$
C.(3)\ textRadius of 6^textth text orbit is three time larger than that of 4^textth text orbit.$(3)\ \text{Radius of } 6^{\text{th}} \text{ orbit is three time larger than that of } 4^{\text{th}} \text{ orbit.}$
D.(4)\ textRadius of 4^textth text orbit is four times larger than that of 2^textnd text orbit.$(4)\ \text{Radius of } 4^{\text{th}} \text{ orbit is four times larger than that of } 2^{\text{nd}} \text{ orbit.}$
Solution
### Related Formula
Bohr orbit radius expression varies with principle quantum number:
r_n propto n^2$r_n \propto n^2$
### Core Logic
Let's check the proportional scaling across all choice items:
* Statement 1: fracr_3r_1 = frac3^21^2 = 9$\frac{r_3}{r_1} = \frac{3^2}{1^2} = 9$ (Correct).
* Statement 2: fracr_8r_4 = frac8^24^2 = frac6416 = 4$\frac{r_8}{r_4} = \frac{8^2}{4^2} = \frac{64}{16} = 4$ (Correct).
* Statement 3: fracr_6r_4 = left(frac64right)^2 = frac3616 = frac94 = 2.25 neq 3$\frac{r_6}{r_4} = \left(\frac{6}{4}\right)^2 = \frac{36}{16} = \frac{9}{4} = 2.25 \neq 3$ (Incorrect statement).
* Statement 4: fracr_4r_2 = left(frac42right)^2 = 2^2 = 4$\frac{r_4}{r_2} = \left(\frac{4}{2}\right)^2 = 2^2 = 4$ (Correct).
### Step 1: Identification
Therefore, choice (3) is mathematically incorrect.
### Pattern Recognition
Remember to square the shell indexes immediately! Don't look at the linear ratio (6/4 = 1.5$6/4 = 1.5$), always apply the quadratic scaling factor n^2$n^2$ directly.
### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer
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### Chapter Mix
Class 11 Chemistry: Structure of Atom
Class 12 Physics: Atoms
Q302025Quantum Numbers and Orbital Angular Momentum
For electron in '2s' and '2p' orbitals, the orbital angular momentum values, respectively are :
A.sqrt2frach2pi$\sqrt{2}\frac{h}{2\pi}$ and 0
B.frach2pi$\frac{h}{2\pi}$ and sqrt2frach2pi$\sqrt{2}\frac{h}{2\pi}$
C. 0 and sqrt6frach2pi$\sqrt{6}\frac{h}{2\pi}$
D. 0 and sqrt2frach2pi$\sqrt{2}\frac{h}{2\pi}$
Solution
### Related Formula
Orbital angular momentum (L$L$) of an electron is determined exclusively by its azimuthal quantum number l$l$:
L = sqrtl(l+1) frach2pi$L = \sqrt{l(l+1)} \frac{h}{2\pi}$
where values of l$l$ are:
- For s-orbitals: l=0$l=0$
- For p-orbitals: l=1$l=1$
- For d-orbitals: l=2$l=2$
### Core Logic
Evaluate for both specified orbitals:
- For '2s' orbital (l=0$l=0$):
L = sqrt0(0+1) frach2pi = 0$L = \sqrt{0(0+1)} \frac{h}{2\pi} = 0$
- For '2p' orbital (l=1$l=1$):
L = sqrt1(1+1) frach2pi = sqrt2 frach2pi$L = \sqrt{1(1+1)} \frac{h}{2\pi} = \sqrt{2} \frac{h}{2\pi}$
### Step 1: Match the values
The orbital angular momentum values are 0$0$ and sqrt2frach2pi$\sqrt{2}\frac{h}{2\pi}$ respectively, corresponding to Option (4).
### Pattern Recognition
Always note that orbital angular momentum does *not* depend on the principal quantum number n$n$ (the '2' in 2s and 2p is irrelevant). An electron in a 1s, 2s, or 3s orbital always has L=0$L=0$.
### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer
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### Chapter Mix
Class 11 Chemistry: Structure of Atom
Q322025Photoelectric Effect
Which of the following statements are correct, if the threshold frequency of caesium is 5.16 times 10^14 mathrm~Hz$5.16 \times 10^{14} \mathrm{~Hz}$ ?
The visible spectrum wavelength scale shows the relationship between red, yellow, and blue light frequency thresholds.
A. When mathrmCs$\mathrm{Cs}$ is placed inside a vacuum chamber with an ammeter connected to it and yellow light is focused on mathrmCs$\mathrm{Cs}$ the ammeter shows the presence of current.
B. When the brightness of the yellow light is dimmed, the value of the current in the ammeter is reduced.
C. When a red light is used instead of the yellow light, the current produced is higher with respect to the yellow light.
D. When a blue light is used, the ammeter shows the formation of current.
E. When a white light is used, the ammeter shows formation of current.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A.textA, D and E Only$\text{A, D and E Only}$
B.textB, C and D Only$\text{B, C and D Only}$
C.textA, C, D and E Only$\text{A, C, D and E Only}$
D.textA, B, D and E Only$\text{A, B, D and E Only}$
Solution
### Related Formula
lambda = fraccnu$\lambda = \frac{c}{\nu}$
where,
c = 3.0 times 10^8 text m s^-1$c = 3.0 \times 10^8 \text{ m s}^{-1}$nu_0 = 5.16 times 10^14 text Hz$\nu_0 = 5.16 \times 10^{14} \text{ Hz}$
### Core Logic
Let's first calculate the threshold wavelength (lambda_0$\lambda_0$) for Caesium:
lambda_0 = frac3.0 times 10^85.16 times 10^14 approx 5.81 times 10^-7 text m = 581.4 text nm$\lambda_0 = \frac{3.0 \times 10^8}{5.16 \times 10^{14}} \approx 5.81 \times 10^{-7} \text{ m} = 581.4 \text{ nm}$
Comparing this with the visible spectrum:
- Yellow light (sim 580 text nm$\sim 580 \text{ nm}$) corresponds closely to the threshold wavelength. Hence, photoelectric emission occurs (Statement A is correct).
- The photocurrent is directly proportional to the light intensity (brightness). Reducing brightness decreases the current (Statement B is correct).
- Red light (sim 620text--750 text nm$\sim 620\text{--}750 \text{ nm}$) has a lower frequency than the threshold frequency, meaning no current is produced (Statement C is incorrect).
- Blue light (sim 450text--490 text nm$\sim 450\text{--}490 \text{ nm}$) has a higher frequency than the threshold. Thus, current is produced (Statement D is correct).
- White light contains all wavelengths (including blue, violet, etc.), which will produce a photoelectric current (Statement E is correct).
Therefore, statements A, B, D, and E are correct.
### Pattern Recognition
The wavelength threshold is 581 text nm$581 \text{ nm}$ (yellow-green region). Any light with shorter wavelength (higher frequency), like blue or white, will cause emission. Dimming simply decreases photon flux and hence current.
### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer
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### Chapter Mix
Class 11 Chemistry: Structure of Atom
Class 12 Physics: Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter
Q402025Quantum Numbers and Electronic Configuration
Identify the correct statements for an element possessing atomic number 9:
A. There can be 5 electrons for which m_s = +frac12$m_s = +\frac{1}{2}$ and 4 electrons for which m_s = -frac12$m_s = -\frac{1}{2}$.
B. There is only one electron in the p_z$p_z$ orbital.
C. The last electron goes into an orbital described by quantum parameters n = 2$n = 2$ and l = 1$l = 1$.
D. The sum of angular nodes of all populated atomic orbitals is 1.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A.textC and D Only$\text{C and D Only}$
B.textA and C Only$\text{A and C Only}$
C.textA, C and D Only$\text{A, C and D Only}$
D.textA and B Only$\text{A and B Only}$
Solution
### Core Logic
The element with atomic number 9 is **Fluorine (F)**. Let's write out its ground state electronic configuration:
F (Z=9) = 1s^2 \, 2s^2 \, 2p^5$F (Z=9) = 1s^2 \, 2s^2 \, 2p^5$
Let's systematically audit each statement:
* **Statement A**: Within the total population of 9 electrons, the pairing distribution across shells shows: 1s^2$1s^2$ (one up, one down), 2s^2$2s^2$ (one up, one down), 2p^5$2p^5$ (three up, two down). Summing up-spins (m_s = +frac12$m_s = +\frac{1}{2}$) yields 1 + 1 + 3 = 5$1 + 1 + 3 = 5$ electrons. Down-spins (m_s = -frac12$m_s = -\frac{1}{2}$) yield 1 + 1 + 2 = 4$1 + 1 + 2 = 4$ electrons. **Statement A is fully correct.** Orbital spin configuration box diagram for Fluorine atom
* **Statement B**: By Hund's Rule, the 5 electrons in the 2p subshell occupy the degenerate p_x, p_y, p_z$p_x, p_y, p_z$ states. This produces two fully-filled sub-orbitals and one half-filled sub-orbital. The unpaired slot can reside arbitrarily in *any* of the three orbitals (p_x, p_y$p_x, p_y$, or p_z$p_z$) due to spatial symmetry. It is not constrained to p_z$p_z$. **Statement B is incorrect.**
* **Statement C**: The highest energy valence electron enters the 2p subshell, which is defined by principal number n = 2$n = 2$ and azimuthal index l = 1$l = 1$. **Statement C is fully correct.**
* **Statement D**: Angular nodes are given directly by the quantum number l$l$. For s-orbitals (1s, 2s$1s, 2s$), angular nodes = 0$= 0$. For each of the three populated p-orbitals (2p$2p$), angular nodes = 1$= 1$. The sum total of angular nodes across all orbitals is 0 + 0 + 3 = 3$0 + 0 + 3 = 3$. **Statement D is incorrect.**
### Pattern Recognition
Total angular nodes equals the total number of p-electrons' spatial orientation count, not simply the subshell boundary value. Recognizing that degenerate p-orbitals share uniform probability status exposes the restriction in Statement B instantly.
### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer
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### Chapter Mix
Class 11 Chemistry: Structure of Atom
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