Classification Of Elements And Periodicity In Properties Question 97

Question: In a given energy level, the order of penetration effect of different orbitals is

Options:

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

B) $s=p=d=f$

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

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

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

[a] Penetration effect order is s>p>d>f.