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Q.

The possible value of l and m for the last electron in the Cl-ion are :

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a

3 and +1

b

2 and +1

c

1 and 2

d

1 and -1

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

Correct option is D)

The valence shell electronic configuration of chloride ion is 3s23p6. The last electron enters  3p  atomic orbital. For p orbital, l=1 and m=+1, 0 or 1.
Hence, the value l and m for the last electron in the chloride ion are 1 and -1.

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