Which of the following sets of quantum numbers represents the highest energy of an atom?

Options

A. `n = 3, l = 1, m = 1, s = +1//2`
B. `n = 3, l = 2, m = 1, s = +1//2`
C. `n = 4, l = 0, m = 0, s = +1//2`
D. `n = 3, l = 0, m = 0, s = +1//2`

Answer

B

Explanation

Higher the value of `(n + l)` higher is the energy of orbital. If `(n +l )` values are same then the orbital having more value of n indicates higher energy level.