AP EAMCET2014ChemistryStructure of Atom
In an atom the order of increasing energy of electrons with quantum numbers (i) n=4, l=1 (ii) n=4, l=0 (iii) n=3, l=2 and (iv) n=3, l=1 is
Options
- Aiii < (i) < iv < ii
- Bii < iv < i < iii
- Ci < iii < ii < iv
- Div < ii < iii < i
Correct answer
D. iv < ii < iii < i
Step-by-step solution
The order of increase of energy can be calculated from (n+I) rule. If two orbitals have same value of (n+I) , the orbital with lower value of n will be filled first. (i) For n=4, I=1,(n+I)=4+1=5 (ii) For n=4, l=0,(n+l)=4+0=4 (iii) For n=3, l=2,(n+l)=3+2=5 (iv) For n=3, I=1,(n+I)=3+1=4 Therefore correct order is (iv) < (ii) < (iii) < (i).