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Question 8 • Chemistry

Which is a set of valid quantum numbers?

Answer
A
n is equal to 4 , l is equal to 3 , m is equal to 3
B
n is equal to 4 , l is equal to 4 , m is equal to 4
C
n is equal to negative 1 , l is equal to 0 , m is equal to 0
D
n is equal to 1 , l is equal to negative 2 , m is equal to 0

Explanation

For a valid set, the principal quantum number n must be a positive integer, l must range from 0 to n − 1, and m must be an integer from −l to l. In choice A, n = 4 allows l = 3, and m = 3 is within the allowed range −3 to 3. The other choices have an invalid l or an invalid n.

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