Which of the following is not a valid set of quantum numbers? A)n = 2,l = 1,m_l = 0,and m_s = +1/2 B)n = 2,l = 1,m_l = -1,and m_s = +1/2 C)n = 3,l = 0,m_l = 0,and m_s = +1/2 D)n = 3,l = 2,m_l = 3,and m_s = +1/2

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The values for the magnetic quantum number (ml) can range from -l to +l. In choice D, ml is listed as 3, which is outside the allowed range (-2 to +2 for l=2). Therefore, choice D is not a valid set of quantum numbers.

Which of the Following Is Not a Valid Set of Quantum