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Which of the following sets of quantum numbers is correct for an electron in a orbital?

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D

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For a orbital:The principal quantum number .For an orbital, the azimuthal quantum number .The magnetic quantum number can range from to , i.e., .Option A is incorrect because is not allowed for .Option B is incorrect because .Option D is incorrect because cannot be equal to .Option C satisfies all conditions: and .

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Which of the following sets of quantum numbers is correct for an electron in a orbital?
A
B
C
D

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