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Multi-Electron Configurations and Orbital Diagrams

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Question

Which of the following sets of quantum numbers represents the highest energy of an atom?

n = 3, l = 0, m = 0, s = +1/2

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n = 3, l = 1, m = 1, s = +1/2

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n = 3, l = 2, m = 1, s = +1/2

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n = 4, l = 0, m = 0, s = +1/2

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Solution

The correct option is C n = 3, l = 2, m = 1, s = +1/2
(a) 3s (b) 3p (c) 3d (d) 4s

$3 s < 3 p < 4 s < 3 d$

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