Each of the following sets of quantum numbers is supposed to specify an orbital.Which of the following sets of quantum numbers contains an error? A) n = 2, l = 1, m_l = +1 B) n = 4, l = 2, m_l =+1 C) n = 3, l =3, m_l = -2 D) n = 1, l = 0, m_l =0 E) n = 3, l = 0, m_l =0

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The value of m is incorrect. For any given value of l, the value of m can only range from -l to +l, inclusive. In this case, since l=3, the only possible values of m are -3,-2,-1,0,+1,+2,+3. -2 is not a valid choice for m.

Each of the Following Sets of Quantum Numbers Is Supposed