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JEE Mains · Chemistry · STD 11 - 2. structure of atom

The quantum number of four electrons are given below \(I.  n = 4,l = 2,m_l = -2, m_s =  -1/ 2\)
\(II.  n = 3,l = 2, m_l = 1,m_s = +1/ 2\)
\(III. n = 4,l = 1, m_l = 0, m_s = +1/ 2\)
\(IV. n = 3,l = 1, m_l = 1; m_s = -1/ 2\)
The correct order of their increasing energies will be

  1. A \(I < III < II < IV\)
  2. B \(I < II < III < IV\)
  3. C \(IV < II < III < I\)
  4. D \(IV < III < II < I\)
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Answer & Solution

Correct Answer

(C) \(IV < II < III < I\)

Step-by-step Solution

Detailed explanation

According to Aufbau principle, the energy sequence is \(3p < 3d < 4p < 4d\)