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Which set of quantum numbers could represent an electron in a 5f orbital?

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a

l=4,ml=2

b

l=2,ml=3

c

l=3,ml=4

d

l=3,ml=0

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

Quantum numbers could represent an electron in a 5f orbital is l=3,ml=0.

It is impossible for the main quantum number (n) to be zero. Therefore, the valid range for n is 1, 2, 3, 4, and so forth. Any integer between 0 and n – 1 may be used as the angular quantum number (l). For instance, if n = 3, l can either be 0 or 1 or 2.

Hence, option D is correct.

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