For which of the following sets of four quantum numbers,an electron will have the highest energy?
$n$ $l$ $m$ $s$

  • A
    $n=3, l=2, m=1, s=+1/2$
  • B
    $n=5, l=0, m=0, s=-1/2$
  • C
    $n=4, l=1, m=0, s=-1/2$
  • D
    $n=4, l=2, m=-1, s=+1/2$

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