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According to Aufbau principle, the increasing order of energies of 3d, 4s, and 4p orbitals is:

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4p < 3d < 4s
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4s < 4p < 3d
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4s < 3d < 4p
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3d < 4s < 4p
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Solution

The correct option is C 4s < 3d < 4p
According to Aufbau principle, the electrons occupy the atomic orbitals with the lower energy before filling those with higher energy.

The order of energy levels can be determined by (n + l) rule. Lower the (n +l) value, lower is the energy.

If two orbitals have equal (n+l) values, then the orbital with the lower n value will have lower energy.

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