The electrons identified by quantum numbers n and l
(i) n=4, l=1
(ii) n=4, l=0
(iii) n=3, l=2
(iv) n=3, l=1
can be placed in order of increasing energy from the lowest to highest, as
(i)4p
(ii)4s
(iii)3d
(iv)3p
order of increasing energy is 3p < 4s < 3d < 4p.