An electron is in one of the 3 d orbitals. Give the possible values of n , l and ml for this electron.

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Philoid · Accepted Answer

‘n’ refers to the principle quantum number

‘l’ refers to the azimuthal quantum number

‘m’ refers to the magnetic quantum number

When l = 2 the value of m = -2, -1, 0, +1, +2

Now, for the 3d orbital:

Principal quantum number [n] = 3

Azimuthal quantum number [L] = 2

Magnetic quantum number [m] = -2, -1, 0, 1, 2