Arrange the following atomic orbitals of multi electron atoms in order of increasing energy. A. $n = 3, l = 2, m = +1$ B. $n = 4, l = 0, m = 0$ C. $n = 6, l = 1, m = 0$ D. $n = 5, l = 1, m = +1$ E. $n = 2, l = 1, m = +1$ Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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JEE Main 5 April 2026, Shift 1, Chemistry Q52

Question 52 of 75 in this shift, Chemistry question 2 of 25, Section A.

Arrange the following atomic orbitals of multi electron atoms in order of increasing energy. A.

n = 3, l = 2, m = +1

n = 4, l = 0, m = 0

n = 6, l = 1, m = 0

n = 5, l = 1, m = +1

n = 2, l = 1, m = +1

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(1)C < D < B < A < E
(2)B < A < E < C < D
(3)E < C < D < B < A
(4)E < B < A < D < COfficial answer

Official answer

Option 4

NTA final key.

Chapter: Structure of Atom
Topic: Quantum Numbers
Idea tested: Aufbau Principle and n+l Rule

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