An Electron in a Hydrogen Atom Is Described by the Quantum

question 39

Multiple Choice

An electron in a hydrogen atom is described by the quantum numbers: n = 7 and m_l = 4. What are the possible values for the orbital quantum number ?

• A)only 0 or 4
• B)only 4 or 7
• C)only 5 or 6
• D)only 4, 5, or 6
• E)only 5, 6, or 7

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