Which of the following sets of quantum numbers is correct for an electron in 3d orbital?
A
3,0,0,+12
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B
3,1,1,−12
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C
3,2,1,+12
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D
3,2,3,−12
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Solution
The correct option is C3,2,1,+12 The value of n and l for electron belonging to 3d sub shell is 3,2, the m and s values can be (−2,−1,0,1,2) and ±1/2 respectively. Thus only correct option available is 3,2,1,+1/2 is option C.