Identify the correct statement.

  • A
    Quantum numbers $(n, l, m, s)$ are arbitrary.
  • B
    All the quantum numbers $(n, l, m, s)$ for any pair of electrons in an atom can be identical under special circumstances.
  • C
    All the quantum numbers $(n, l, m, s)$ may not be required to describe an electron of an atom completely.
  • D
    All the quantum numbers $(n, l, m, s)$ are required to describe an electron of an atom completely.

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The quantum numbers of six electrons are given below. Arrange them in order of increasing energy. If any of these combinations have the same energy,list them:
$(1)$ $n = 4, l = 2, m_l = 2, m_s = -1/2$
$(2)$ $n = 3, l = 2, m_l = 1, m_s = +1/2$
$(3)$ $n = 4, l = 1, m_l = 0, m_s = +1/2$
$(4)$ $n = 3, l = 2, m_l = -2, m_s = -1/2$
$(5)$ $n = 3, l = 1, m_l = -1, m_s = +1/2$
$(6)$ $n = 4, l = 1, m_l = 0, m_s = +1/2$

Which statement is true regarding the hydrogen atom?

Match the entries in Column $I$ with the correctly related quantum number$(s)$ in Column $II$.
Column $I$Column $II$
$A$. Orbital angular momentum of the electron in a hydrogen-like atomic orbital$p$. Principal quantum number
$B$. $A$ hydrogen-like one-electron wave function obeying Pauli principle$q$. Azimuthal quantum number
$C$. Shape, size and orientation of hydrogen-like atomic orbitals$r$. Magnetic quantum number
$D$. Probability density of electron at the nucleus in hydrogen-like atom$s$. Electron spin quantum number

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