MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #854

How does the Aufbau principle differ from Hund's rule in electron configuration?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #854

  1. Question 1

    Q1. How does the Aufbau principle differ from Hund's rule in electron configuration?

    • A) Aufbau fills lowest energy orbitals first
    • B) Hund's rule maximizes spin multiplicity
    • C) Aufbau applies to shells
    • D) Hund's rule applies to degenerate orbitals

    Answer: Hund's rule maximizes spin multiplicity

    Explanation: Hund's rule prioritizes unpaired electrons in degenerate orbitals; Aufbau follows energy order.