Which of the following combinations of quantum numbers is allowed for an electron?
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For an electron value of n , the value of l ranges from 0 to n − 1 . For an electron value of l , the value of m ranges from − l to l .
Choice A: Invalid because l = 0 ⇒ m = 0 .
Choice B : Invalid because n = 3 ⇒ l = 0 , 1 , 2 .
Choice C: Valid because n = 2 ⇒ l = 0 , 1 , 2 ⇒ m = ( 0 ) , ( 0 , ± 1 ) , ( 0 , ± 1 , ± 2 ) .
Choice D: Invalid because l cannot be negative.