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The bromine atom possesses 35 electrons. It contains 6 electrons in 2p orbital, 6 electrons in 3p orbital and 5 electron in 4p orbital. Which of these electron experiences the lowest effective nuclear charge ?

sudhanshu , 11 Years ago
Grade 12
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Pankaj
4p orbitals are farthest from the nucleus of bromine atom. Thus, the electrons in the 4p orbital will experience the lowest effective nuclear charge.
Also because these 4p electrons are shielded by the electrons present in the 2p and 3p orbitals, they have the lowest effective nuclear charge.
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