Q. If an electron has spin quantum number of $+ \frac{1}{2}$ and a magnetic quantum number of $- 1$, it cannot be represented in an
A) $s -$orbital
B) $p -$orbital
C) $d -$orbital
D) $f -$orbital
Explanation
(a)
$m = - 1$ is not possible for $s$-orbital ($l = 0$)
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