Question

Each of the following sets of quantum numbers is supposed to specify an orbital. Choose the one set of quantum numbers that does NOT contain an error.

a. n = 4, l = 3, ml =-4
b. n = 2, l = 2, ml =0
c. n = 3, l = 2, ml =-2
d. n = 2, l = 2, ml =+1

Answer 1

n = 3, l = 2, ml =-2

Step-by-step explanation:

Quantum numbers are a set of values which can be used to describe the energy and position of an electron in space.

There are four sets of quantum numbers;

1) principal quantum number

2) orbital quantum number

3) spin quantum number

4) magnetic quantum number.

The values of orbital quantum number include; -l to +l;

The set of quantum numbers without error is ; n = 3, l = 2, ml =-2