Q.

Which one of the following combinations of quantum numbers can refer to an electron in a ground-state cobalt atom (z = 27)?

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a

n = 3, l = 0, ml = 2      

b

n = 4, l = 2, ml = -2

c

n = 3, l = 2, ml = 0      

d

n = 2, l = 2, ml = 0

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

Atomic number of Co is 27 so the electronic configuration will be [Ar] 4s2 3d7 where Ar has electronic configuration  1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6.

n=3 ,l=2 ,m= -2,-1,0,+1,+2

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