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COMEDK · Chemistry · 2. Structure of Atom

A statement of Assertion followed by a statement of Reason is given.
Choose the correct answer out of the following options.
Assertion : Energy of \(2 \mathrm{~s}\) orbital of Hydrogen is less than the energy of the \(2 \mathrm{~s}\) orbital of Lithium.
Reason : Energies of orbitals in the same subshell decrease with increase in atomic number.

  1. A Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect statements.
  2. B Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect statement.
  3. C Assertion is incorrect but Reason is correct statement.
  4. D Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
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Correct Answer

(C) Assertion is incorrect but Reason is correct statement.

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Correct option is C.