Find the incorrect set of quantum numbers.
Correct answer: D. n=3, l=2, m=3, s=+½
- A. n=2, l=1, m=0, s=+1/2
- B. n=4, l=3, m=1, s=+½
- C. n=5, l=3, m=2, s=+½
- D. n=3, l=2, m=3, s=+½
Explanation
The rules for quantum numbers state that the magnetic quantum number (m. can range from -l to +l. In this set, l=2, so the possible values for m are -2, -1, 0, +1, and +2. The value m=3 is not permissible
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