Which of the following combinations of quantum numbers is not allowed for an electron in an atom?
A
n = 1, l = 1, m_l = 0, m_s = +1/2
B
n = 3, l = 2, m_l = -2, m_s = -1/2
C
n = 4, l = 0, m_l = 0, m_s = -1/2
D
n = 2, l = 1, m_l = 0, m_s = +1/2
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Recall the allowed ranges for each quantum number: the principal quantum number \(n\) must be a positive integer (\(n = 1, 2, 3, \ldots\)), the azimuthal quantum number \(l\) can take integer values from \(0\) up to \(n-1\), the magnetic quantum number \(m_l\) ranges from \(-l\) to \(+l\) in integer steps, and the spin quantum number \(m_s\) can be either \(+\frac{1}{2}\) or \(-\frac{1}{2}\).
Check the first set: \(n = 1\), \(l = 1\), \(m_l = 0\), \(m_s = +\frac{1}{2}\). Since \(l\) must be less than \(n\), verify if \(l = 1\) is allowed when \(n = 1\).
Check the second set: \(n = 3\), \(l = 2\), \(m_l = -2\), \(m_s = -\frac{1}{2}\). Confirm that \(l\) is less than \(n\), and \(m_l\) is within the range \(-l\) to \(+l\).
Check the third set: \(n = 4\), \(l = 0\), \(m_l = 0\), \(m_s = -\frac{1}{2}\). Verify that \(l\) is less than \(n\) and \(m_l\) is within the allowed range.
Check the fourth set: \(n = 2\), \(l = 1\), \(m_l = 0\), \(m_s = +\frac{1}{2}\). Confirm all quantum numbers are within their allowed ranges.