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Structure of Atom

Previous year questions with solutions · 2000 – 2026

60Questions
35Papers covered
3.33% ↓25%Weightage in 2026
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Year-wise statistics questions · papers · average per paper · weightage
YearQuestionsPapersAvg / paperWeightage
2026321.53.33% ↓25%
20252124.44% ↑12.2%
20244223.96% ↑1%
20232123.92% ↓1%
20224223.96% ↓1%
20212124.00% ↑80%
20201112.22% ↓50%
20192124.44% ↑100%
20181112.22% →0%
20171112.22% ↓33.3%
2016321.53.33% →0%
2015321.53.33% ↓50%
20143136.67% ↑48.3%
20134224.49% ↑19.9%
2012321.53.75% ↓24.1%
20114224.94% ↑295.1%
2010120.51.25% ↓68.1%
20092123.92% →0%
20082123.92% ↑96.1%
20071112.00% ↓50%
20062124.00% ↑100%
20051112.00% ↓52%
20042124.17% ↑104.2%
20031112.04% ↓49%
20022124.00% ↑2%
20012123.92% →0%
20002123.92%

18 questions · newest paper first

1

Match List-I with List-II :

  1. A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
  2. A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
  3. A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
  4. A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I
NEET (UG) 2026
2

Match List I with List II. Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  1. A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV
  2. A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
  3. A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
  4. A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
NEET (UG) 2024
3

The relation between nm (nm = the number of permissible values of magnetic quantum number (m)) for a given value of azimuthal quantum number (l), is

  1. l = 2nm + 1
  2. nm = 2l2 + 1
  3. nm = l + 2
  4. l = nm - 12
NEET (UG) 2023
4

Match List-I with List-II : Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  1. (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)
  2. (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(i), (d)-(ii)
  3. (a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(i), (d)-(ii)
  4. (a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)
NEET (UG) 2022 (Phase 2)
5

Two electrons occupying the same orbital are distinguished by

  1. azimuthal quantum number
  2. spin quantum number
  3. principal quantum number
  4. magnetic quantum number
NEET 2016 (Phase 1)
6

How many electrons can fit in the orbital for which n = 3 and l = 1?

  1. 2
  2. 6
  3. 10
  4. 14
NEET 2016 (Phase 2)
7

The angular momentum of electron in 'd' orbital is equal to

  1. 2 3
  2. 0
  3. 6
  4. 2
AIPMT 2015 (Cancelled)
8

What is the maximum number of orbitals that can be identified with the following quantum numbers? n = 3, l = 1, ml = 0

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
AIPMT 2014
9

What is the maximum number of electrons that can be associated with the following set of quantum numbers ? n = 3, l = 1 and m = -1

  1. 4
  2. 2
  3. 10
  4. 6
NEET 2013
10

The orbital angular momentum of a p-electron is given as

  1. h 2
  2. 3 h2
  3. 32 h
  4. 6 h2
AIPMT 2012 (Mains)
11

Maximum number of electrons in a subshell with l = 3 and n = 4 is

  1. 14
  2. 16
  3. 10
  4. 12
AIPMT 2012 (Prelims)
12

The correct set of four quantum numbers for the valence electron of rubidium atom (Z = 37) is

  1. 5, 1, 1, + 12
  2. 6, 0, 0, + 12
  3. 5, 0, 0, + 12
  4. 5, 1, 0, + 12
AIPMT 2012 (Prelims)
13

The total number of atomic orbitals in fourth energy level of an atom is

  1. 8
  2. 16
  3. 32
  4. 4
AIPMT 2011 (Prelims)
14

Maximum number of electrons in a subshell of an atom is determined by the following

  1. 2 + 1
  2. 4 - 2
  3. 2n2
  4. 4 + 2
AIPMT 2009
15

Which of the following is not permissible arrangement of electrons in an atom ?

  1. n = 5, = 3, m = 0, s = +1/2
  2. n = 3, = 2, m = -3, s = -1/2
  3. n = 3, = 2, m = -2, s = -1/2
  4. n = 4, = 0, m = 0, s = -1/2
AIPMT 2009
16

Consider the following sets of quantum numbers: array|c|c|c|c|c| & n & l & m & s \ (i) & 3 & 0 & 0 & +1/2 \ (ii) & 2 & 2 & 1 & +1/2 \ (iii) & 4 & 3 & -2 & -1/2 \ (iv) & 1 & 0 & -1 & -1/2 \ (v) & 3 & 2 & 3 & +1/2 \ array Which of the following sets of quantum numbers are not possible?

  1. (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
  2. (ii), (iv) and (v)
  3. (i) and (iii)
  4. (ii), (iii) and (iv)
AIPMT 2007
17

The orientation of an atomic orbital is governed by

  1. principal quantum number
  2. azimuthal quantum number
  3. spin quantum number
  4. magnetic quantum number.
AIPMT 2006
18

The following quantum numbers are possible for how many orbitals : n = 3, l = 2, m = +2 ?

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
AIPMT 2001