What Is a Possible Set of Quantum Numbers for an Unpaired

question 72

Multiple Choice

What is a possible set of quantum numbers for an unpaired electron in the orbital box diagram below?

• A) n = 1, \(\ell\) = 1, \(m _ { \ell }\) = -1, m_s = +1/2
• B) n = 4, \(\ell\) = 2, \(m _ { \ell }\) = -1, m_s = -1/2
• C) n = 5, \(\ell\) = 2, \(m _ { \ell }\) = -2, m_s = +1/2
• D) n = 5, \(\ell\) = 0, \(m _ { \ell }\) = 0, m_s = -1/2
• E) n = 5, \(\ell\) = 1, \(m _ { \ell }\) = -1, m_s = +1/2

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