Which of the following statements regarding orbital diagrams is correct?
A)The 2p sublevel has two orbitals.
B)The 4p sublevel has four orbitals.
C)Four electrons can be placed in each orbital.
D)All of the electrons in a given orbital must have the same spin.
E)Electrons will fill a given sublevel in a way that gives the maximum number of unpaired electrons.

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Electrons fill orbitals in a way that maximizes the number of unpaired electrons, according to Hund's rule. This minimizes electron-electron repulsions within an atom and is a fundamental principle in the filling of electron orbitals.

Which of the Following Statements Regarding Orbital Diagrams Is Correct