If two electrons in an atom have the same energy, then they must have the same four quantum numbers.
A) true
B) false
C) They cannot both have the same energy.

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The Pauli exclusion principle states that no two electrons in an atom can have the same set of four quantum numbers. Therefore, if two electrons have the same energy, they must have different quantum numbers, and cannot occupy the same orbital.

If Two Electrons in an Atom Have the Same Energy