What will be the maximum value of (n + l + m) for all the unpaired electrons of chlorine in its second excited state?
The maximum value of (n + l + m) for all the unpaired electrons of chlorine in its second excited state.
Electronic configuration of Chlorine atom-
1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p5
First exited state Chlorine atom-
1s2 2s2 2p6 3s1 3p6
Second exited state Chlorine atom-
1s2 2s2 2p6 3s0 3p6 4s1
For only one unpaired electron present in 4s orbital
Value of n = 4
Value of l = 0
Value of m = 0
Therefore, the maximum value of (n + l + m) for all the unpaired electrons of chlorine in its second excited state
= 4 + 0 + 0
= 4
Electronic configuration of Chlorine atom-
1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p5
First exited state Chlorine atom-
1s2 2s2 2p6 3s1 3p6
Second exited state Chlorine atom-
1s2 2s2 2p6 3s0 3p6 4s1
For only one unpaired electron present in 4s orbital
Value of n = 4
Value of l = 0
Value of m = 0
Therefore, the maximum value of (n + l + m) for all the unpaired electrons of chlorine in its second excited state
= 4 + 0 + 0
= 4