If an electron has spin quantum number of +1/2 and magnetic quantum number of +3, it can be present in:
Correct answer: D. f - orbital
- A. s - orbital
- B. p - orbital
- C. d - orbital
- D. f - orbital
Explanation
An electron having spin quantum number of s=+1/2 and magnetic quantum number m=+3 can be present in f orbital only because m=+3 is possible only when l=3 and l=3 corresponds to f orbital In this case, n=4, l=3, m=+3, s=+1/2. Here, l=3 corresponds to f orbital.
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