Question

Write the values for l, n, and m for Ψ3,1,0?

(a) 1, 3, 0

(b) 3, 1, 0

(c) 0, 3, 1

(d) 1, 0, 3

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Answer 1

Right option is (a) 1, 3, 0

For explanation: The representation of the Schrodinger wave function is given by Ψn,l,m. Therefore by comparing Ψn,l,m and Ψ3,1,0 we get that n = 3, l = 1 and m = 0. Here n, l, and m are principal, azimuthal and magnetic quantum numbers respectively.