Which of the following statements are correct for an electron that has n = 4 and m =-2?

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Atomic StructureIntro, Dalton's theory, discharge tube & oil drop experiments, Rutherford scatteringEASYJEE Chemistry
Which of the following statements are correct for an electron that has n = 4 and m =-2? **Options:** - **A.** The electron may be in a d orbital - **B.** The electron is in the fourth principal electronic shell - **C.** The electron may be in a p-orbital - **D.** The electron may have the spin quantum number =0.5 --- **Difficulty:** EASY | **Chapter:** Atomic Structure | **Topic:** Intro, Dalton's theory, discharge tube & oil drop experiments, Rutherford scattering

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## ✅ Correct Answer: **A,B,D** ### 📖 Detailed Explanation: **Solution:** This question has **multiple correct answers**. **Analyzing each option:** (A) ✓ The electron may be in a d orbital... (B) ✓ The electron is in the fourth principal electronic shell... (C) ✗ The electron may be in a p-orbital... (D) ✓ The electron may have the spin quantum number =0.5... **Correct Options: A,B,D** **Approach:** - Evaluate each statement independently - Multiple options can be correct simultaneously - Check all options against atomic structure principles **Answer: A,B,D** --- *This is an official solution provided by Chem Mantra. For more chemistry questions and solutions, explore our [question bank](/courses).*

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