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Which of the following sets of quantum numbers is not possible?

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

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n = 4, l = 3, m = -3, 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 = 0, s = -1/2

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Solution

The correct option is C n = 4, l = -1, m = + 2, s = -1/2
m can not be greater than $l$ .
n = 4, l = -1, m = + 2, s = -1/2, this set is not possible.

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