Question

What are the $n,l,m,s$ values for 2p orbital?

• A.
  $2,1,0,+½$
• B.
  $2,2,0,+½$
• C.
  $2,2,-1,+½$
• D.
  $2,1,-1,-½$

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (D)

$2,1,-1,-½$
For the 2p orbital,
$n=2l=n-1=1m=(2l+1)=3(-1,0,1)s=+½,-½.$

Hence option a) and d) are two possible solutions.