Which one of the following sets of quantum numbers represents the highest energy level in an atom?

  • A
    $n=4, l=0, m=0, s=+\frac{1}{2}$
  • B
    $n=3, l=1, m=1, s=+\frac{1}{2}$
  • C
    $n=3, l=2, m=-2, s=+\frac{1}{2}$
  • D
    $n=3, l=0, m=0, s=+\frac{1}{2}$

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