Which is a possible set of quantum numbers for a valence unpaired electrons in ground state atom of phosphorus (Z = 15)

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answer is D.

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(P)15 1s 22s22p63s23p3Valence unpaired electrons are in 3pValence unpaired electrons are in 3pThus, n = 3 l = 1 m = -1, 0, + 1 s = +12 or −12

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