Statement $A$: In a potassium atom,the $19^{th}$ electron enters the $4s$-orbital instead of the $3d$-orbital.
Reason $R$: The $(n + l)$ rule is followed to determine the minimum energy of an orbital.

  • A
    $A$ and $R$ are both true and $R$ is the correct explanation of $A$.
  • B
    $A$ and $R$ are both true,but $R$ is not the correct explanation of $A$.
  • C
    $A$ is true,but $R$ is false.
  • D
    $A$ is false,but $R$ is true.

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