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What is the main factor responsible for the splitting of energy...
What is the main factor responsible for the splitting of energy levels within the same shell in multi-electron atoms?
Options
- APrincipal quantum number (n)
- BAzimuthal quantum number (l)
- CMagnetic quantum number (ml)
- DSpin quantum number (ms)
Correct answer
B. Azimuthal quantum number (l)
Step-by-step solution
Thesplitting of energy levels within the same shell in multi-electron atoms is due to the values of n and l, with lower values of (n + l) resulting in lower energy.