Atomic Structure Question 210

Question: Energy of atomic orbitals in a particular shell is in the order [AFMC 1990]

Options:

A) $ s \lt p \lt d \lt f $

B) $ s \gt p\gt d \gt f $

C) $ p \lt d \lt f \lt s $

D) $ f\gt d\gt s\gt p $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

In particular shell, the energy of atomic orbital increases with the value of $ l. $