JEE MAIN - Chemistry (2022 - 27th June Evening Shift - No. 16)

Consider the following set of quantum numbers.

n 1 m$$_1$$
A. 3 3 $$ - $$3
B. 3 2 $$ - $$2
C. 2 1 +1
D. 2 2 +2

The number of correct sets of quantum numbers is __________.

Answer
2

Explanation

For A,

Given n = 3 and l = 3

but we know maximum value of l = n $$-$$ 1.

$$\therefore$$ l can't be equal to n.

So, Set A of quantum numbers is not possible.

For B,

Given n = 3, l = 2, m = $$-$$ 2

Here, l = 2 which follow the rule l = n $$-$$ 1.

And we know possible value of m is $$-$$ l to + l.

here possible value of m = $$-$$2 to +2

$$\therefore$$ This Set B is valid set of quantum numbers.

For C,

Given n = 2, l = 1, m = +1

Here l = 1 which follows the rule l = n $$-$$ 1.

For l = 1 possible value of m = $$-$$1 to +1

Here m = +1. So value of m is valid.

$$\therefore$$ Set C is valid set of quantum numbers.

For D,

Given n = 2, l = 2, m = +2

l = 2 does not follow the rule l = n $$-$$ 1 rule.

$$\therefore$$ Set D is not valid set of quantum numbers.

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