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

Options

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

Answer

C

Explanation

`:.` The order of energy is `3s lt 3p lt 4s lt 3d`.