Chemistry-Orbitals
NEET Chemistry Orbitals MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-fact-Easy-Class 11
Which orbital has the lowest energy among the following?
A
s orbital
B
p orbital
C
d orbital
D
f orbital
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The energy of electrons in the s orbital is lower (more negative) than that of p orbital electrons, which are in turn lower than d orbital electrons, as stated in the NCERT context.
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