Chemistry-Orbitals
NEET Chemistry Orbitals MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Hard-Class 11
For a given principal quantum number n, which of the following statements correctly describes the relative energy of orbitals with different azimuthal quantum numbers l?
A
The s orbital has the lowest energy, followed by p and then d orbitals.
B
The p orbital has the lowest energy, followed by d and then s orbitals.
C
All orbitals have the same energy regardless of the azimuthal quantum number l.
D
The d orbital has the lowest energy, followed by p and then s orbitals.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
According to the NCERT context, the energy of electrons in s orbitals is lower than that of p orbitals, which in turn is lower than that of d orbitals due to differences in shielding and binding energy.
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