Q.

Which one of the following sets of quantum numbers is not possible for an electron in the ground state of an atom with atomic number 19 ?

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a

n = 2, l = 0, m = 0

b

n = 2, l = 1, m = 0

c

n = 3, l = 1, m = –1

d

n = 3, l = 2, m = ± 2

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

 n=3,l=2,m= ±2. It corresponds to 3d orbital. 3d is absent in atomic no 19,The electronic configuration of the atom is 1s22s22p63s23p64s1

Aufbau principle:
In the ground state of the atoms, the orbitals are filled with electrons in order of increasing energy.

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