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Which pair of quantum numbers determine the energy of an electron in an orbital?

A

n and l

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n and m

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n and m_s

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l and m

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Solution

The correct option is A
n and l

The sum of value of Principal quantum number (n) and Azimuthal quantum number (l) determines the energy of an electron in an orbital.

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