$A$: No two electrons in an atom can have the same set of all four quantum numbers.
$R$: Two electrons in an atom can exist in the same shell,subshell,or orbital only if they have opposite spins.

  • A
    $A$ and $R$ are both true and $R$ is the correct explanation of $A$.
  • B
    $A$ and $R$ are both true,but $R$ is not the correct explanation of $A$.
  • C
    $A$ is true,but $R$ is false.
  • D
    $A$ is false,but $R$ is true.

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