Consider the following sets of quantum numbers:

| | n | l | |
|---|---|---|-------|
| A | 3 | 3 | −3 |
| B | 3 | 2 | −2 |
| C | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| D | 2 | 2 | +2 |

The number of correct sets of quantum

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Consider the following sets of quantum numbers:

| | n | l |  |
|---|---|---|-------|
| A | 3 | 3 | −3 |
| B | 3 | 2 | −2 |
| C | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| D | 2 | 2 | +2 |

The number of correct sets of quantum numbers is .

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Rule:  ranges from  to ;  ranges from  to .

| Set | n | l |  | Valid? | Reason |
|-----|---|---|-------|--------|--------|
| A | 3 | 3 | −3 | ✗ |  must be ;  not allowed for  |
| B | 3 | 2 | −2 | ✓ | ;  |
| C | 2 | 1 | +1 | ✓ | ;  |
| D | 2 | 2 | +2 | ✗ |  not allowed for  (max ) |

Correct sets: B and C → 2

Answer: 2

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