Which of the Following Sets of Quantum Numbers Is Allowed

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following sets of quantum numbers is allowed?

• A) n = 2, = 1, = +1/2,m_s = -1/2
• B) n = 3, = 2, = +1,m_s = +1
• C) n = 4, = 1, = 0,m_s = -1/2
• D) n = 4, = 3, = -1,m_s = 0
• E) n = 5, = 2, = +2,m_s = -1

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