The electrons identified by quantum numbers n and l: (P) n = 5, l = 1 (Q) n = 3, l = 0 (R) n = 4, l = 2 (S) n = 2, l = 1 can be placed in decreasing order of energy as :
A
P>R>Q>S
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B
S>R>Q>P
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C
P>Q>R>S
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D
Q>R>P>S
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Solution
The correct option is AP>R>Q>S The n+l values of P, Q, R, and S respectively are 6, 3, 6, 3.
According to Bohr Bury's n+l rule , greater the value of n+l greate the energy. If two subshells have the same n+l value , then one with greater value of n has the greater energy.