Which one of the following represents an impossible arrangement for the values of n, l, mand m_s?

5, 3, 0, -1/2

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3, 2, -3, 1/2

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4, 0, 0, -1/2

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3, 2, -2, 1/2

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Solution

The correct option is B
3, 2, -3, 1/2

The possible value of m varies from -l to +l .For example: the possible values of m for l = 2 are -2, -1, 0, +1, +2.

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