Question

If two electrons in the same atom have the same value of "l", they are If two electrons in the same atom have the same value of "l", they are in the same orbital. in the same level, but different sublevel. in the same sublevel, but not necessarily in the same level. in different levels and in different shaped orbitals. none of the above.

Answer 1

Answer: Option (e) is the correct answer.

Explanation:

As we know that value of l depends on the value of n, that is, principle quantum number.

Since, relation between l and n is as follows.

                 l = (n - 1)

For example, suppose two electrons in the same atom have value of n = 2. So, the value of l will be as follows.

                    l = (2 - 1)

                      = 1

That means there will be s and p shells present in the atom. As the values of both l and n  are fixed. Therefore, electrons will be present in same level and same sub-shell.

Thus, we can conclude that none of the given statements are correct.