CHEMISTRY

Structure of Atom Sankalp Bharat

1. Incorrect set of quantum numbers from the 4. The relation between nm, (nm = the number
following is: (2023) of permissible values of magnetic quantum
(a) n = 4, l = 3, m1 = −3, −2, −1, 0, +1, +2, number (m)) for a given value of azimuthal
+3, ms = −1/2 quantum number (𝑙) is (2023)
(b) n = 5, l = 2, m1 = −2, −1, +1, +2, ms = (a) 𝑙 = 2nm + 1
+1/2 (b) nm = 2𝑙 2 + 1
(c) n = 4, l = 2, m1 = −2, −1, 0, +1, +2, ms (c) nm = 𝑙 + 2
= −1/2 (d) 𝑙 =
nm −1
2
(d) n = 5, l = 3, m1 = −3, −2, −1, 0, +1, +2,
5. Match List I with List II:
+3, ms = +1/2
List I List II
2. Given below are two statements: (quantum number) (orbital)
Statement I: The value of wave function, ψ
(A) n = 2, l = 1 (i) 2s
depends upon the coordinates of the
electron in the atom. (B) n = 3, l = 2 (ii) 3s
Statement II: The probability of finding an n = 3, l = 0 (iii) 2p
(C)
electron at a point within an atom is
(D) n = 2, l = 0 (iv) 3d
proportional to the orbital wave function.
In the light of the above statements, choose Choose the correct answer from the options
the correct answer from the option given given below: (2022)
below: (2023) (a) A-iii, B-iv, C-ii, D-i
(a) Statement I is true but Statement II is (b) A-iii, B-iv, C-i, D-ii
false. (c) A-iv, B-iii, C-i, D-ii
(b) Statement II is false but Statement II is (d) A-iv, B-iii, C-ii, D-i
true.
6. When electromagnetic radiation of
(c) Both Statement I and Statement II are
wavelength 300 nm falls on the surface of a
true.
metal, electrons are emitted with the kinetic
(d) Both Statement I and Statement II are
energy of 1.68 × 105 J mol-1. What is the
false. minimum energy needed to remove an
3. Select the correct Statements from the electron from the metal? (2022)
following: (h = 6.626 × 10 Js, c = 3 × 10 ms-1, NA =
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A. Atoms of all elements are composed of 6.022 × 1023 mol-1)

two fundamental particles. (a) 2.31 × 105 J mol-1
B. The mass of the electron is 9.10939 × 10- (b) 2.31 × 106 J mol-1
31 kg. (c) 3.84 × 104 J mol-1
C. All the isotopes of a given elements show (d) 3.84 × 10-19 J mol-1
same chemical properties. 7. Identify the incorrect statement from the
D. Protons and electrons are collectively following. (2022)
known as nucleons. (a) All the five 5d orbitals are different in
E. Dalton's atomic theory, regarded the size when compared to the respective 4d
atom as an ultimate particle of matter. orbitals.
Choose the correct answer from the option (b) All the five 4d orbitals have shapes
given below. (2023) similar to the respective 3d orbitals.
(a) C, D and E only (c) In an atom, all the five 3d orbitals are
(b) A and E only equal in energy in free state.
(c) B, C and E only
(d) A, B and C only
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 (d) The shapes of dxy, dyz and dzx orbitals are state electronic configuration of (X) is 1s2
similar to each other and dx2 −y2 and dz2 2s2 2p3, the simplest formula for this
compound is (2018)
are similar to each other. (a) Mg2X3
8. If radius of second Bohr orbit of the He+ ion (b) MgX2
is 105.8 pm, what is the radius of third (c) Mg3X2
Bohr orbit of Li2+ ion? (2022) (d) Mg2X
(a) 158.7 pm 15. Which one is a wrong statement? (2018)
(b) 15.87 pm (a) Total orbital angular momentum of
(c) 1.587 pm electron in ‘s’ orbital is equal to zero
(d) 158.7 Ȧ (b) An orbital is designated by three
9. A particular station of All India Radio, New quantum numbers while an electron in
Delhi, broadcasts on a frequency of 1,368 an atom is designated by four quantum
kHz (kilohertz). The wavelength of the numbers
electromagnetic radiation emitted by the (c) The value of m for 𝑑𝑧2 is zero
transmitter is : (d) The electronic configuration of N atom is
[speed of light, c = 3.0 × 108 ms–1] (2021)
(a) 219.2 m
(b) 2192 m
(c) 21.92 m 16. Which one is the wrong statement?
(d) 219.3 m (2017-Delhi)
(a) The energy of 2s orbital is less than the
10. The number of protons, neutrons and
energy of 2p orbital in case of hydrogen
electrons in 175
71𝐿𝑢, respectively, are :
like atoms
(2020)
(b) de-Broglie’s wavelength is given by 𝜆 =
(a) 104, 71 ad 71 ℎ
(b) 71, 71 and 104 𝑚𝑣
, where m = mass of the particle, v =
(c) 175, 104 and 71 group velocity of the particle
ℎ
(d) 71, 104 and 71 (c) The uncertainty principle is ∆𝐸 × ∆𝑡 ≥ 4𝜋
11. The number of angular nodes and radial (d) Half-filled and fully filled orbitals have
nodes in 3s orbital are greater stability due to greater exchange
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(a) 1 and 0, respectively energy, greater symmetry and more
(b) 3 and 0, respectively balanced arrangement
(c) 0 and 1, respectively
17. The total number of orbitals present for
(d) 0 and 2, respectively
principal quantum number, n = 4 is :
12. 4d, 5p, 5f and 6p orbitals are arranged in (2017-Gujarat)
the order of decreasing energy. The correct (a) 30
option is (2019) (b) 12
(a) 5f > 6p > 5p > 4d (c) 15
(b) 6p > 5f > 5p > 4d (d) 16
(c) 6p > 5f > 4d > 5p
18. Which of the following pairs of d-orbitals
(d) 5f > 6p > 4d > 5p
will have electron density along the axes?
13. Which of the following series of transitions (2016-II)
in the spectrum of hydrogen atom fall in (a) 𝑑𝑧2 , 𝑑𝑥 2 −𝑦2
visible region? (2019) (b) 𝑑𝑥𝑦 , 𝑑𝑥 2 −𝑦2
(a) Lyman series
(c) 𝑑𝑧2 , 𝑑𝑥𝑧
(b) Balmer series
(d) 𝑑𝑥𝑧 , 𝑑𝑦𝑧
(c) Paschen series
(d) bracket series 19. How many electrons can fit in the orbital for
which : n = 3 and l = 1? (2016-II)
14. Magnesium reacts with an element (X) to
(a) 10
form an ionic compoun(d). If the ground
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(c) 2 26. The value of Planck’s constant is 6.63 ×
(d) 6
10−34 𝐽𝑠. The speed of light is 3 × 108 𝑚𝑠 −1 .
20. Two electrons occupying the same orbital Which value is closest to the wavelength in
are distinguished by : (2016-I) nanometer of a quantum of light with
(a) Spin quantum number frequency of 6 × 1015 𝑠 −1 ? (2013)
(b) Principal quantum number (a) 10 nm
(c) Magnetic quantum number (b) 25 nm
(d) Azimuthal quantum number (c) 50 nm
21. Which is the correct order of increasing (d) 75 nm
energy of the listed orbitals in the atom of 𝑍2
27. Based on equation, 𝐸 = −2.178 × 10−18 𝐽 (𝑛2 )
titanium? (Atomic number Z = 22)
(2015 Re) certain conclusions are written. Which of
(a) 3s 3p 4s 3d them is not correct? (2013)
(b) 3s 4s 3p 3d (a) The negative sign in equation simply
(c) 4s 3s 3p 3d means that the energy of electron bound
(d) 3s 3p 3d 4s to the nucleus is lower than it would be
if the electrons were at the infinite
22. The angular momentum of electron in ‘d’ distance from the nucleus.
orbital is equal to : (2015) (b) Larger the value of n, the larger is the
(a) 2√3ℎ orbit radius.
(b) 0ℎ (c) Equation can be used to calculate the
(c) √6ℎ change in energy when the electron
(d) √2ℎ changes orbit.
(d) For n = 1, the electron has a more
23. What is the maximum number of orbitals
negative energy than it does for n = 6
that can be identified with the following
quantum numbers: (2014) which means that the electron is more
(a) 2 loosely bound in the smallest allowed
(b) 3 orbit.
(c) 4
(d) 1
24. Calculate the energy in joule corresponding
to light of wavelength 45 nm (Planck’s
constant h = 6.63 × 10–34 Js; speed of light
c = 3 × 108 ms–1) (2014)
(a) 6.67 × 1011
(b) 4.42 × 10–15
(c) 4.42 × 10–18
(d) 6.67 × 1015
25. 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). (2013)
(a) 10
(b) 6
(c) 4
(d) 2

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 Answer Key
S1. Ans. (b) S16. Ans. (a)

S2. Ans. (a) S17. Ans. (d)

S3. Ans. (c) S18. Ans. (a)

S4. Ans. (d) S19. Ans. (c)

S5. Ans. (a) S20. Ans. (a)

S6. Ans. (a) S21. Ans. (a)

S7. Ans. (d) S22. Ans. (c)

S8. Ans. (a) S23. Ans. (d)

S9. Ans. (d) S24. Ans. (c)

S10. Ans. (d) S25. Ans. (d)

S11. Ans. (d) S26. Ans. (c)

S12. Ans. (a) S27. Ans. (d)

S13. Ans. (b)

S14. Ans. (c)

S15. Ans. (d)

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 Solutions
S1. Ans.(b) = 2.31 × 105 J mol-1
n = 5, l = 2, m = −2, −1, +1, +2, ms = S7. Ans.(d)
+1/2 In an atom, all the five 3d orbitals are
S2. Ans.(a) equal in energy in free state i.e.,
Statement I is true and Statement II is degenerate.
false. The shape of dx2 −y2 is different then
S3. Ans.(c) shape of dz2 .
It is statement based question.
Statements B, C and E are correct.
(B) Mass of the electron is 9.10939 ×
10-31 kg
(C) All the isotopes of given elements
show same chemical properties.
(E) Dalton's atomic theory, regarded the The size of orbital depends on principal
atom as an ultimate particle of quantum number 'n' therefore all the five
matter. 3d orbitals are different in size when
S4. Ans.(d) compared to the respective 4d orbitals.
Sol. Number of permissible values of Shape of orbitals depends on azimuthal
magnetic quantum number for a given quantum number 'l' therefore shapes of
value of azimuthal quantum (𝑙) 4d orbitals are similar to the respective
3d orbitals.
⟹ nm = 2𝑙 + 1
nm −1 S8. Ans.(a)
⟹𝑙= 2
rn ∝ n2/Z
S5. Ans.(a) r3 (Li2+ ) (n3 )2 Z(He+ )
= ×
n l Subshell notation r2 (He+ ) Z(Li2+ ) (n2 )2

r3 (Li2+ ) (3)2 2
2 0 2s = × (2)2
105.8 3
2 1 2p
= 105.8 × 3/2
3 0 3s r3 (Li2+ ) = 158.7 pm
3 1 3p S9. Ans.(d)
3 2 3d 𝜆=𝑣
𝑐

3×108
𝜆= = 219.298 𝑚 = 219.3 𝑚
S6. Ans.(a) 1368×103

hc S10. Ans.(d)
Energy of one photon = λ
(λ = 300 nm)
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71𝐿𝑢
hc
For one mole photons, E = λ
× NA Z = atomic number
6.626×10−34 ×3×108 ×6.023×1023 Z = No. of Protons = 71 = No. of
E= 300×10−9
Electrons
E = 3.99 × 105 J mol-1
No. of Neutrons = Mass no. – No. of
Kinetic energy = 1.68 × 105 J mol-1 Protons
W0 = E – K.E. = 175 – 71
= 3.99 × 105 – 1.68 × 105 =104

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S11. Ans.(d) S16. Ans.(a)
Number of radial nodes = n – l – 1 The energy of 2s orbital is less than the
Number of angular nodes = l energy of 2p orbital in case of hydrogen
like atoms is a wrong statement because
For 3s orbital,
1s > 2s = 2p > 3s = 3p = 3d ….. etc.
l=0
S17. Ans.(d)
– Number of radial nodes = 3 – 0 – 1 = 2
The total number of orbital present in n
– Number of angular nodes = 0
= 4 is n2.
S12. Ans.(a)
= (4)2 = 16
n l
Shell No. of orbital
(𝑛 + 1) value for, 4d = 4 + 2 = 6 s 1
5p = 5 + 1 = 6 p 3
5f = 5 + 3 = 8 d 5
6p = 6 + 1 = 7 f 7
Lower value of (n + l) signifies lower S18. Ans.(a)
energy Among d-orbitals 𝑑𝑧2 and 𝑑𝑥 2 −𝑦2 have
In case of 4d and 5p, lower value of n in their electron densities oriented towards
4d has compare to 5p. axes.
So, 4d has less energy in comparison to S19. Ans.(c)
5p. When n = 3 and l = 1 orbital is 3p, so
∴ Correct order of energy will be 5f > 6p total number of electron that can be
> 5p > 4d filled are 6 but in any orbital only 2
S13. Ans.(b) electron can accumulate.
In visible region Balmer series S20. Ans.(a)
transitions fall in H-spectrum. 2 electron occupying the same orbital
S14. Ans.(c) can be distinguished using their spin
quantum number (ms) where one is
Element (X) electronic configuration
clockwise (↑) and other is anti-clockwise
1s2 2s2 2p3 (↓). In such case, the value of spin
So, valency of X will be 3. quantum number changes rest all
Valency of Mg is 2. quantum number remains the same.

Formula of compound formed by Mg S21. Ans.(a)

and X will be Mg3X2. According to Aufbau’s rule of increasing
S15. Ans.(d) order of energy for filling up of electron.

According to Hund’s Rule of maximum 3s < 3p < 4s < 3d

multiplicity, the correct electronic S22. Ans.(c)
configuration of N-atom is ℎ
Angular momentum= √𝑙(𝑙 + 1)
2𝜋

For d orbital l = 2
ℎ
So, angular momentum= √2(2 + 1) 2𝜋
Or
ℎ
= √6
2𝜋
ℎ
= ℏ → called as Planck’s reducing
∵ Option (d) violates Hund’s Rule. 2𝜋
constant or Dirac constant.

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S23. Ans.(d)
n =3 l=1 ml = 0
l=p 3p = 1 orbital as ml = 0 sp 3𝑝𝑧 .

Thus, maximum no. of orbitals

identified in 3pz is 1.
S24. Ans.(c)
ℎ𝑐
𝐸= 𝜆
6.63×10−34 ×3×108
𝐸= 45×10−9
= 4.42 × 10−18 𝐽
S25. Ans.(d)
n=3 l=1 ml = –1
for p orbital l = 1
So orbital must be 3px or 3py, where
number of electron in each orbital will
be 2.
S26. Ans.(c)
According to formula :
ℎ𝑐
𝐸= 𝜆
or hv
𝑐 3×108
Where, =𝑣 ⇒ 𝜆= = 50 𝑛𝑚
𝜆 6×1015

S27. Ans.(d)
The orbitals which are closer to nucleus
are more strongly affected by the
positive charged field of protons in
nucleus. Whereas when we move away
from nucleus and n (principal quantum
number) increases, the effective
influence of positive charged field
decreases & electron in later (n) orbitals
become loosely bounded.

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