Which one of the following represents an acceptable set of quantum numbers for an electron in an atom? (arranged as n,l,m_l,and m_s ) A)3, 2, -2, -1/2 B)3, 3, -4, 1/2 C)3, 4, 6, -1/2 D)3, 2, 0, 0 E)3, 3, 3, -1/2

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The quantum numbers must satisfy specific rules: $n$ (principal quantum number) can be any positive integer, $l$ (azimuthal or angular momentum quantum number) must be in the range $0 \leq l < n$, $m_l$ (magnetic quantum number) must be in the range $-l \leq m_l \leq l$, and $m_s$ (spin quantum number) must be either $-1/2$ or $1/2$. Option A satisfies all these conditions.

Which One of the Following Represents an Acceptable Set of Quantum