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Q. The quantum number of four electrons are given below -
I. $n = 4, l = 2, m_l = -2, m_s = - 1/2$
II. $n = 3, l = 2, m_l = 1, m_s = + 1/2$
III. $n = 4, l = 1, m_l = 0, m_s = + 1/2$
IV. $n = 3, l = 1, m_l = 1, m_s = - 1/2$
The correct order of their increasing energies will be -

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Solution:

According to $(n + \ell )$ rule : 3p < 3d < 4p < 4d