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Structure of Atom: n+l rule MCQ

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n+l ruleMediumQuestion 21077

Question

According to n+l rule, lower value of n+l means:

  1. A
    Lower energy orbital
    Correct
  2. B
    Higher energy orbital
  3. C
    More electrons always
  4. D
    Smaller atom always

Correct answer

Lower energy orbital

Explanation

This rule is used to predict filling order.