Q3 / 75 · JEE Main 2026 (05 April Shift 1) · Chemistry

Identify the correct statements from the following:
A. Heisenberg uncertainty principle is applicable to electrons.
B. The size of $2p_x$ orbital is less than the size of $3p_x$ orbital.
C. The energy of $2s$ orbital of H atom is equal to the energy of $2s$ orbital of Li.
D. The electronic configuration of Cr is $[\text{Ar}] 3d^5 4s^1$
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  • A
    A, B and C Only
  • Correct answer
    B
    A, B and D Only
  • C
    B, C and D Only
  • D
    A, C and D Only

Solution

Statement A is correct. Heisenberg's uncertainty principle is applicable to microscopic particles such as electrons.

Statement B is correct. The size of an orbital increases with an increase in the principal quantum number $n$. Thus, the size of the $3p_x$ orbital is greater than that of the $2p_x$ orbital.

Statement C is incorrect. The energy of an orbital depends on the effective nuclear charge. Since the nuclear charge of Li ($Z=3$) is greater than that of H ($Z=1$), the energy of the $2s$ orbital of Li is lower than that of the $2s$ orbital of H.

Statement D is correct. Chromium ($Z=24$) has an anomalous electronic configuration of $[\text{Ar}] 3d^5 4s^1$ due to the extra stability of the half-filled $d$-subshell.

Therefore, statements A, B, and D are correct.

Answer: A, B and D Only

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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