What are the possible values of n and m_l for an electron in a 5d orbital? A)n = 1,2,3,4,or 5 and m_l = 2 B)n = 1,2,3,4,or 5 and m_l = -2,-1,0,+1,or +2 C)n = 5 and m_l = 2 D)n = 5 and m_l = -2,-1,0,+1,or +2

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For any given value of n, the possible values for m_l range from -n to n. Therefore, for an electron in a 5d orbital, n=5 and the possible values for m_l are -5,-4,-3,-2,-1,0,+1,+2,+3,+4,+5. However, due to the Pauli exclusion principle, only two electrons can occupy an orbital with opposite spins, therefore, the possible values of m_l for a single electron in a 5d orbital are limited to -2,-1,0,+1,or +2. Thus, the best choice is D.

What Are the Possible Values of N and Ml for an Electron

What Are the Possible Values of N and M_l for an Electron