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Question 4 • Chemistry

Which set of numbers gives the correct possible values of l for n is equal to 3 ?

Answer
A
0 , 1 , 2 , 3
B
negative 3 , negative 2 , negative 1 , 0 , 1 , 2 , 3
C
0 , 1 , 2
D
negative 2 , negative 1 , 0 , 1 , 2

Explanation

For a principal quantum number n, the angular momentum quantum number l can be any whole number from 0 to n − 1. When n = 3, the possible values are 0, 1, and 2. Therefore, the correct choice is A, 0, 1, 2.

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