Multiple choice

If there are two electrons in an orbital, then the electrons will have

  1. the same value for all the 4 quantum numbers

  2. opposite spins

  3. parallel spins

  4. different values for 2 or more quantum numbers

  5. -

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Two electrons in an atomic orbital have opposite spins (one has clockwise and the other anticlockwise).