Atomic Structure Question 489
Question: Which of the following sets of quantum numbers represent the highest stability of an atom-
Options:
A)
B)
C)
D)
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
- The lower the value of
for an orbital, the lower is its energy. If two orbitals have the same value, the orbital with lower value of n has the lower energy i.e., highest stability. Set [d] has the lower value of n, thus has highest stability.