Which one of the following sets of quantum numbers represents an impossible arrangement?

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

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