Question

which of the following set of the quantum numbers is correct for an electron of 4f orbital?

Answer 1

For 4f orbital electrons, n = 4

                       s p d f

l = 3 (because 0 1 2 3 )

m = +3, +2, +1, 0, –1, –2, –3

s = ±1/2.

The correct option is D.