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Chemistry Structure of Atom Statement Based Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 13, 2026

Given below are two statements.

Statement I Hund's rule states that electrons occupy orbitals of the same energy level in such a way that maximizes total spin.
Statement II Electronic configuration follow Hund's rule in all atoms regardless of their atomic number.
choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

A
Both Statement I and Statement II are false.
B
Statement I is true but Statement II is false.
C
Statement I is false but Statement II is true.
D
Both Statement I and Statement II are true.

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The correct answer is:
B

Statement I is true but Statement II is false. The correct form of Statement II is : Hund's rule

is followed in most of the atoms but not in all the atoms. Their are some exceptions in transition elements where deviations from Hund's rule is observed.

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