Among the following, the energy of 2s orbital is lowest in:

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  1. K
  2. H
  3. Li
  4. Na

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Option 1 : K
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As the value of Z (atomic number) increases, the energy of orbitals decreases (becomes more negative value)

The energy of 2s orbital is lowest in K (potassium)

Therefore, the order of energy of 2s orbital is H > Li > Na > K
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