Which one of the following represents an impossible set of quantum numbers for an electron in an atom? (arranged as n, l, m_l, and m_s) A)2, 1, -1, -1/2 B)1, 0, 0, 1/2 C)3, 3, 3, 1/2 D)5, 4, - 3, 1/2 E)5, 4, -3, -1/2

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The values of n, l, and m must follow certain rules. The maximum value of l is n - 1, and the possible values of m are integers between -l and +l. Therefore, option C with n=3, l=3, and m=3 is impossible since l cannot be greater than n-1. Options A, B, D, and E are all possible values for quantum numbers.

Which One of the Following Represents an Impossible Set of Quantum