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

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Which one of the following sets of quantum numbers represents an impossible arrangement? (1) | nn | ll | mm | ss | |---|---|---|---| | 3 | 2 | -2 | 12\frac{1}{2} | (2) | nn | ll | mm | ss | |---|---|---|---| | 3 | 2 | -3 | 12\frac{1}{2} | (3) | nn | ll | mm | ss | |---|---|---|---| | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12\frac{1}{2} | (4) | nn | ll | mm | ss | |---|---|---|---| | 5 | 3 | 0 | −12-\frac{1}{2} |

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