Which of the following represents the correct general order of increasing energy for orbitals in a multi-electron atom?

  • A
    $ns < (n-2)f < (n-1)d < np$
  • B
    $ns < (n-1)d < (n-2)f < np$
  • C
    $ns < np < (n-1)d < (n-2)f$
  • D
    $ns < (n-2)f < np < (n-1)d$

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