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Which of the following set a of quantum numbers is correct for an electron in 4f orbital?

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Atomic StructureIntro, Dalton's theory, discharge tube & oil drop experiments, Rutherford scatteringMEDIUMJEE Chemistry
Which of the following set a of quantum numbers is correct for an electron in 4f orbital? **Options:** - **A.** n = 4, l =3, m = +4, s = +1/2 - **B.** n = 4, l = 4, m = -4, s = -1/2 - **C.** n = 4, l = 3, m = +1, s = +1/2 - **D.** n = 3, l=2, m =-2, s = +1/2 --- **Difficulty:** MEDIUM | **Chapter:** Atomic Structure | **Topic:** Intro, Dalton's theory, discharge tube & oil drop experiments, Rutherford scattering

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## ✅ Correct Answer: **C** ### 📖 Detailed Explanation: **Solution:** **Analyzing each option:** (A) ✗ n = 4, l =3, m = +4, s = +1/2... (B) ✗ n = 4, l = 4, m = -4, s = -1/2... (C) ✓ n = 4, l = 3, m = +1, s = +1/2... (D) ✗ n = 3, l=2, m =-2, s = +1/2... **Correct Answer: (C)** **Key Concept:** Apply fundamental principles of atomic structure to identify the correct option. --- *This is an official solution provided by Chem Mantra. For more chemistry questions and solutions, explore our [question bank](/courses).*

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