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Which of the following set of quantum numbers represents the highest energy of an atom ?A. `n = 4,l = 0,m_(l) = 0,s =+1//2`B. `n = 3,l = 1, m_(l) = 1, s =+1//2`C. `n = 3,l = 0, m_(l)=0, s =+1//2`D. `n = 3,l = 2, m_(l) = 1, s = +1//2` |
Answer» Correct Answer - D This can be decided by means of the `(n +l)` rule which states that in a neutral isolated atom, the lower the value of `(n+l)` for an orbital electron, the lower is its enegry. However, if the two orbital electrons have the same value of `(n+l)`, the orbital electron with lower value of `n` has lower energy. The fourth set of quantum numbers provides the highest `(n+l)` value and hence, the corresponding orbital electron has the highest enegry. |
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