Atomic Structure Question 275
Question: Which of the following statements is not correct for an electron that has the quantum numbers $ n=4 $ and $ m=2 $ [MNR 1993]
Options:
A) The electron may have the quantum number $ s=+\frac{1}{2} $
B) The electron may have the quantum number $ l=2 $
C) The electron may have the quantum number $ l=3 $
D) The electron may have the quantum number $ l=0,,1,,2,,3 $
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
m cannot be greater than $ l,(=,0,,1). $
