If the principal quantum number for hydrogen is 4, which one of the following is not a permitted orbital magnetic quantum number for that atom?
A) "-2"
B) "0"
C) "3"
D) "5"

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The magnetic quantum number (ml) can have values from -l to +l, where l is the azimuthal quantum number. For l = 3, the permitted values of ml are -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, and 3. Therefore, 5 is not a permitted value of ml for hydrogen with n = 4.

If the Principal Quantum Number for Hydrogen Is 4, Which