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

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For an electron in a 3d orbital, the possible values of n are only 3. The possible values for m_l are -2,-1,0,+1,or +2 since the 3d sublevel can hold up to 10 electrons and the values for m_l depend on the number of electrons and their spin orientations. Therefore, choice D is the best answer as it correctly states that n = 3 and m_l can be any integer between -2 and +2.

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