Question

An electron having spin quantum number of $s=\frac{-1}{2}$ and magnetic quantum number $m=+3$ can be present in :

• A. both s-orbital and p-orbital
• B. p-orbital only
• C. f-orbital only
• D. both d-orbital and f-orbital

Answer 1

The correct option is C f-orbital only

An electron having spin quantum number of $s=\frac{-1}{2}$ and magnetic quantum number $m=+3$ can be present in f-orbital only.
$n=4,l=3,m=+3,s=-\frac{1}{2}$
$l=3$ corresponds to f orbital.