Which set of quantum numbers (n, l, m, s) is NOT allowed for an electron?
Correct answer A. n = 2, l = 2, m = 0, s = +½
Explanation
The azimuthal quantum number l can only take values from 0 to n − 1. For n = 2, l may be 0 or 1, so l = 2 is not permitted.
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