Question

Each of the following sets of quantum numbers is supposed
to specify an orbital. Which of the following sets of quantum
numbers contains an error?
A) n = 2, l = 1 , ml = -1
B) n = 4, l = 2, ml =0
C) n = 3, l =3 , ml = -2
D) n = 1, l = 0, ml =0
E) n = 3, l = 0, ml =0

Answer 1

Answer:

C

Explanation:

The azimuthal quantum number can take values from 0 to (n-1)

So in answer C n= 3, l can take values between 0

and 2.

l can't be 3.

ml can take values from -l to +l.

Hope you understood