Asked in FBISE Chemistry 2022 — Paper 2 2022Moderate

Which of the following sets of quantum numbers is incorrect for an electron?

Correct answer: C. n= 3, l=5 ,m=2

  • A. n=2,1=0, m=0
  • B. nm23, 0=1, =1
  • C. n= 3, l=5 ,m=2
  • D. n=4, t=, m=2

Explanation

option b is incorrect because the l value should be less than n but here l value is greater l=n-1

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