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While filling up of electrons in the atomic orbitals, the 4s orbital is filled before the 3d orbital but the reverse happens during the ionisation of the atom. Explain why?

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While electrons are filled according to n+l rule (which is lower for 4s(4+0=4) than 3d(3+2=5), they leave according to the ionisation enthalpy. 4s electrons, being further from nucleus, are more loosely held and are removed.

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