Which of the following is not permissible arrangement of electrons in an atom ?
- n = 5, = 3, m = 0, s = +1/2
- n = 3, = 2, m = -3, s = -1/2
- n = 3, = 2, m = -2, s = -1/2
- n = 4, = 0, m = 0, s = -1/2
Answer
(2) n = 3, = 2, m = -3, s = -1/2
Solution
For a given , m = - , , 0, , + .
(1) n = 5, = 3 (5f), m = 0 — allowed.
(2) = 2 ⇒ m = -2, -1, 0, +1, +2 only; m = -3 is not possible — not permissible.
(3) n = 3, = 2, m = -2 — allowed.
(4) n = 4, = 0, m = 0 — allowed.
Answer: (2)