Question

1. explain what is incorrect with respect to the following set of quantum numbers: n = 3, l = 3, m₁ = - - 1

Explanation:

The angular - momentum quantum number \(l\) can have values from \(0\) to \(n - 1\). When \(n=3\), \(l\) can be \(0\), \(1\), or \(2\), not \(3\). The magnetic - quantum number \(m_l\) ranges from \(-l\) to \(+l\). Since \(l\) cannot be \(3\) for \(n = 3\), the given set of quantum numbers is incorrect.

Answer:

The value of \(l = 3\) is incorrect for \(n=3\) as \(l\) ranges from \(0\) to \(n - 1\).