Which of the following sets of quantum numbers represent an impossible arrangement?
$n$ $l$ $m$ $m_s$

  • A
    $3, 2, -2, (+)\frac{1}{2}$
  • B
    $4, 0, 0, (-)\frac{1}{2}$
  • C
    $3, 2, -3, (+)\frac{1}{2}$
  • D
    $5, 3, 0, (-)\frac{1}{2}$

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