Question

If four electrons are available to fill three empty 2p atomic orbitals, how will the electrons be distributed in the three orbitals?

A. two electrons in the first and second orbitals

B. two electrons in the first orbital, one in the second, one in the third

C. one electron in each orbital, with one moving to the 2d level

D. one electron in the first orbital, one electron in the second, two in the third

Answer 1

both B and D are true.

Answer 2

And if I have to choose one?

Answer 3

I think D

Answer 4

you may chose B.

But i must say, choosing D will not make any difference either.
but choose B

Answer 5

Thank you!