An electron is in one of the 3d orbitals. Give the possible values of n, l and m_l for this electron.

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Solution

For the 3d orbital:

Principal quantum number (n) = 3

Azimuthal quantum number (l) = 2

Magnetic quantum number (m_l) = – 2, – 1, 0, 1, 2

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