What Is a Possible Set of Quantum Numbers for an Unpaired

question 38

Multiple Choice

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

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

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