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 = 0 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 quantum numbers for an orbital can only take on certain values: n must be a positive integer, l must be a non-negative integer less than or equal to n-1, and m can take on integer values between -l and +l. Therefore, the set of quantum numbers n=3, l=3, m=-2 is not valid, as l cannot be greater than or equal to n.

Each of the Following Sets of Quantum Numbers Is Supposed