Q.

Arrange in decreasing order the energy of 2s orbital in the following atoms H, Li, Na, K

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a

E2s(H)>E2s(Na)>E2s(Li)>E2s(K)

b

E2s(H)>E2s(Na)=E2s(K)>E2s(Li)

c

E2s(K)>E2s(Na)>E2s(Li)>E2s(H)

d

E2s(H)>E2s(Li)>E2s(Na)>E2s(K)

answer is A.

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As we go down the group IA, there is increase in the number of shells so size of atom increases and energy of 2s orbital decreases.

Hence the correct order is, E2s(H)>E2s(Li)>E2s(Na)>E2s(K)


 

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