Chemistry
Class 12
Why does the 4s orbital fill before 3d?
Isn't 3d supposed to come first?
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uniboardhub
4 months ago
It's because the energy of 4s is slightly lower than 3d due to shielding and penetration effects. Hence, electrons prefer 4s before 3d when filling.
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