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Identifying Incorrect Quantum Numbers
Problem: What is wrong with each of the following quantum number designations and/or subshell names?
Solution: (a) A sublevel of n = 1 can have only l = 0, not l = 1. The only possible subshell is 1s.
(b) A subshell with l = 3 is an f subshell, not a d subshell. The subshell name should be 4f.
(c) A subshell with l = 1 can have only m l of -1, 0, +1, not -2.
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