For an electron in a given atom, the larger n, the


A) larger the average distance from the nucleus and the higher the orbital energy.

B) smaller the average distance from the nucleus and the higher the orbital energy.

C) smaller the average distance from the nucleus and the lower the orbital energy.

D) larger the average distance from the nucleus and the lower the orbital energy.

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