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Which of the following sets of quantum numbers is not possible for a 4p electron?

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n=4,l=1,m=0,s=+1/2
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n=4,l=1,m=0,s=1/2
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n=4,l=1,m=2,s=+1/2
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n=4,l=1,m=+1,s=+1/2
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Solution

The correct option is B n=4,l=1,m=2,s=+1/2
In the option (C), n=4,l=1 represents 4p but m=2 is not possible as the values of m for 4p must vary between -1 to +1.

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