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COMEDK · Chemistry · 2. Structure of Atom

An electron having spin quantum number of \(s=\frac{-1}{2}\) and magnetic quantum number, \(m=+3\) can be present in

  1. A both \(s\)-orbital and \(p\)-orbital
  2. B only \(p\)-orbital
  3. C only \(f\)-orbital
  4. D both \(d\)-orbital and \(f\)-orbital
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Correct Answer

(C) only \(f\)-orbital

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Detailed explanation

Magnetic quantum number, \(m=+3\) As \(m=+l\) to \(-l\) \(\therefore l=3\) for \(f\)-orbital.