Each of the following sets of quantum numbers is supposed to specify an orbital.Choose the one set of quantum numbers that does NOT contain an error. A) n = 2, l = 2, m_l = -1 B) n = 2, l = 2, m_l = -3 C) n = 3, l = 2, m_l = -3 D) n = 4, l = 3, m_l = +2 E) n = 4, l = 2, m_l = +4

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The correct set of quantum numbers must follow these rules: $n$ (principal quantum number) can be any positive integer, $l$ (azimuthal or angular momentum quantum number) can range from 0 to $n-1$, and $m_l$ (magnetic quantum number) can range from $-l$ to $+l$. Option D is the only set that follows these rules: $n = 4$, $l = 3$ (which is less than $n$), and $m_l = +2$ (which is within the range of $-l$ to $+l$).

Each of the Following Sets of Quantum Numbers Is Supposed