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An electron has magnetic quantum number ml = -3. What is its principal quantum number?
An electron has magnetic quantum number ml = -3. What is its principal quantum number?
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Allowed values:
l = 0,1,2,… (n-1)
Magnetic quantum number fixes the minimum n.
Updated On: Mar 19, 2026
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The Correct Option is D
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