Question

If three electrons are available to fill three empty 2p atomic orbitals, how will the electrons be distributed in the three orbitals?
a.
one electron in each orbital
b.
two electrons in one orbital, one in another, none in the third
c.
three in one orbital, none in the other two
d.
Three electrons cannot enter three empty 2p atomic orbitals.

plz help

Answer 1

I figured it out. The answer is a. one electron in each orbital.

Answer 2

@jackiekiss do you know why?