Ques. 1JEE Main 2024, 29 January (Morning Shift)
The correct set of four quantum numbers for the valence electron of rubidium atom (Z=37) is :
- 5, 1, 1, + 12
- 5, 0, 0, + 12
- 5, 0, 1, + 12
- 5, 1, 0, + 12
Answer
(2) 5, 0, 0, + 12
Solution
Rb (Z = 37): [Kr] 5s1 ⇒ valence electron in 5s
n = 5, l = 0 (s), m = 0 (only value for l = 0), s = + 12
(A), (D): l = 1 means a p-orbital ⇒ wrong
(C): m = 1 is not allowed for l = 0 ⇒ wrong
Answer: (2)