Using the (n + l) rule, which subshell is filled immediately after 4p?
Correct answer C. 5s
Explanation
4p has n + l = 5. Next comes 5s (n + l = 5, higher n), then 4d (n + l = 6). Subshells with equal n + l fill in order of increasing n.
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