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Atomic Structure Quantum Numbers

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If an electron has mℓ = −3, the minimum possible value of n is:

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Correct Answer: D) 4

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mℓ = −3 requires ℓ ≥ 3. Since ℓ can have a maximum value of n − 1: n must be at least 4.

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