The three quantum numbers for an electron in a hydrogen atom in a certain state are n = 4, l = 1,M_l = 1.The electron is located in what type of orbital? A) 4s B) 3p C) 3d D) 4d E) 4p

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The quantum numbers given indicate that the electron is in a 4th energy level (n=4) with an angular momentum of 1 (l=1), which corresponds to a p orbital. Therefore, the electron is located in a 4p orbital.

The Three Quantum Numbers for an Electron in a Hydrogen