Which of the following is a correct set of quantum numbers for an electron in a 5f orbital? A) n = 5, l = 3, m_l = +1 B) n = 5, l = 2, m_l = +3 C) n = 4, l = 3, m_l = 0 D) n = 4, l = 2, m_l = +1 E) n = 5, l = 4, m_l= 3

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For f orbitals, the values of l can range from 3 to 0 (in descending order), and for a 5f orbital, n = 5 and l = 3. The value of mS can be either +1/2 or -1/2, and there are no multiple values for it. Therefore, the only correct set of quantum numbers is A, where mS = +1.

Which of the Following Is a Correct Set of Quantum