Atomic Structure Question 265
Question: If an electron has spin quantum number of $ +\frac{1}{2} $ and a magnetic quantum number of $ -1 $ , it cannot be presented in an [CBSE PMT 1989; UPSEAT 2001]
Options:
A) $ d $ -orbital
B) $ f $ -orbital
C) $ p $ -orbital
D) $ s $ -orbital
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
$ m=-1 $ is not possible for s orbital $ (l=0). $