A given orbital is labelled by the magnetic quantum number, $m = - 1$ . This cannot be:

s -

orbital

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p -

orbital

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d -

orbital

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f -

orbital

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Solution

The correct option is A $s -$ orbital
We can see clearly for the value of $m = - 1, l$ never 0 and only $l = 1$ is possible. So $s -$ orbital is not possible .

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