Which set of quantum number is not consistent with the quantum mechanical theory
Which set of quantum number is not consistent with the quantum mechanical theory
(a) n = 2, l = 1, m = 1, s = 1/2
(b) n= 4,l = 3, m = 2, s = -1/2
(c) n = 3, l = 2, m = 3, s = +1/2
(d) n = 4, l = 3, m = 3 3, s = +1/2
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Correct Option (c) n = 3, l = 2, m = 3, s = +1/2
Explanation:
There is a well defined co-relation between n, l, m and s quantum numbers in an atom. If n = n then l = (n -1), m will be ± l and s will always be ± 1/2. For n = 3 there cannot be m = 3. Highest value m will be 2.
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