Magnetic quantum number of an electron is -2. Which one of the following statement is false about the other quantum numbers of that electron

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Principal quantum number can be 3

Azimuthal quantum number can be 2

Azimuthal quantum number cannot be 3

Spin quantum number can be +12

answer is C.

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When m=-2; m ranges from -l to +l thus l= 2 or >2; thus l=3 is also possible l ranges from zero to n-1 thus n>2 ;

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