Question

An electron has ,s= +1/2 m(l) = -1, It can be present in which of the orbitals and why?

Answer 1

Heya,

The electron can be present in any of p , d or f orbital

REASONS :-

• Spin quantum number can't help us to determine the location as in each orbital, there are two quantum state . i.e . +1/2 and - 1/2.
• AN IMPORTANT FACT :- Spin quantum number does not relates to clockwise or anticlockwise rotation of electrons. It is something more complicated. It is a mathematical operator describing the quantum states of electron
• m (magnetic quantum number) ranges from - l to +l. Hence, it can be
• p orbital ( l = 1)
• d orbital (l = 2)
• f orbital (l = 3)

Regards

Kshitij