Three sets of states of atomic hydrogen carry the spectroscopic labels
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Problem
Three sets of states of atomic hydrogen carry the spectroscopic labels 4f, 3d and 5p. Spin is not included.
((a)) For each label, give n and l, and the number of states the label covers.
((b)) State the lowest n at which a d label can occur, and the lowest at which an f label can occur.
((c)) Explain why no hydrogen level is labelled 2d.