Electrons in an atom tend to occupy shells in _______ .

Decreasing order of energies

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Multiples of 2

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Increasing order of energies

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Solution

The correct option is C
Increasing order of energies

Electrons in an atom tend to occupy shells in increasing order of energies. K < L < M < N.

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