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For a neutral Carbon Atom, the electron (ground) configuration is $1s^2$$2s^2$$2p^2$. I am told that the term symbols $^{3}S_{1}$ and $^{3}D_{1,2,3}$ are forbidden by Pauli Exclusion Principle.

May I ask why is this the case?

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