Which of the following is a correct set of quantum numbers for an electron in a 3d orbital? A)n = 3,l = 0,ml = ^-1 B)n = 3,l = 1,ml = +3 C)n = 3,l = 2,ml = 3 D)n = 3,l = 3,ml = +2 E)n = 3,l = 2,ml = -2

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For an electron in a 3d orbital, n=3 (principal quantum number) and l=2 (azimuthal quantum number) since d orbitals correspond to l=2. The possible values of ml (magnetic quantum number) for l=2 are -2, -1, 0, 1, and 2. Therefore, the correct set of quantum numbers would be n=3, l=2, ml=-2, making the answer E the best choice.

Which of the Following Is a Correct Set of Quantum