MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #938

Which statement differentiates Pauli's principle from Hund's rule?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #938

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Which statement differentiates Pauli's principle from Hund's rule?

    • A) Pauli limits two electrons per orbital
    • B) Hund's rule applies to filled subshells
    • C) Pauli governs spin pairing
    • D) Hund's rule ensures parallel spins

    Answer: Pauli limits two electrons per orbital

    Explanation: Pauli restricts orbital occupancy (A). Hund's rule (D) applies to degenerate orbitals.