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UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist

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  • 3 descriptive papers
  • 200 marks each
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Mains Paper I covers inorganic chemistry.

UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist, Mains · 2016 · Mains Paper I

Q3(a). Terms of a d-squared configuration

Question

Write down all the term symbols for d²-configuration. Identify the term symbol for ground state and show how it is split up by spin-orbit coupling.

Answer in brief

d² gives ³F, ³P, ¹G, ¹D and ¹S; the ground level is ³F₂.

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