If three electrons are available to fill three empty 2p atomic orbitals, how will the electrons be distributed

Question

If three electrons are available to fill three empty 2p atomic orbitals, how will the electrons be distributed in the three orbitals?
a.

one electron in each orbital
b.

two electrons in one orbital, one in another, none in the third
c.

three in one orbital, none in the other two
d.

Three electrons cannot fill three empty 2p atomic orbitals.

Answer 1

a. one electron in each orbital

Answer 2

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Answer 3

I think you will find the answer in "The Da Vinci Code"

Failing that, ask Jade Goodie

Answer 4

d