What are the possible values of n and m_l for an electron in a 4p orbital? A)n = 1,2,3,or 4 and m_l = 1 B)n = 1,2,3,or 4 and m_l = -2,-1,0,+1,or +2 C)n = 4 and m_l = 1 D)n = 4 and m_l = -1,0,+1

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For a 4p orbital, n (the principal quantum number) must be 4, indicating the energy level. The mS1U1B1l (magnetic quantum number) for a p orbital can be -1, 0, or +1, representing the three orientations of the p orbital in space.

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