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 -
Solution: