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By the (n + l) rule, which orbital has lower energy?
A4s
B3d
C4p
D4d
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. 4s
4s has n + l = 4 while 3d has 5, 4p has 5 and 4d has 6, so 4s is lowest.
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