Which of the following is a correct set of quantum numbers for an electron in a 2p orbital? In each incorrect case you must say why the set is not allowed for 2p. a) n = 2; l = 0; ml = –1 b) n = 2; l = 1; ml = +1 c) n = 3; l = 2; ml = 0 d) n = 3; l= 3; ml = +2

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Which of the following is a correct set of quantum numbers for an electron in a 2p
orbital? In each incorrect case you must say why the set is not allowed for 2p.
a) n = 2; l = 0; ml = –1
b) n = 2; l = 1; ml = +1
c) n = 3; l = 2; ml = 0
d) n = 3; l= 3; ml = +2

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