List-I | List-II |
(A) Principal Quantum Number (n) | (ii) 1, 2, 3,... |
(B) Azimuthal Quantum Number (l) | (iv) 0, 1, 2,... n - 1 |
(C) Magnetic Quantum Number (ml) | (iii) 0, ± 1, ± 2, ± 3,..., ± 1 |
(D) Spin Quantum Number (s) | (i) -1/2, +1/2 |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Quantum numbers describe properties of atomic orbitals:
• Principal quantum number (n) = main energy level (1, 2, 3...)
• Azimuthal quantum number (l) = orbital shape (0 to n-1)
• Magnetic quantum number (ml) = orbital orientation (-l to +l)
• Spin quantum number (s) = electron spin (+1/2 or -1/2)
Therefore the correct matching is: (A) - (ii), (B) - (iv), (C) - (iii), (D) - (i)