Which of the following orbital occupancy designations is incorrect? A) 2s² B) 3d⁶ C) 1s² D) 4p³ E) 3d¹²

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The correct numbering of the orbitals is n,l,ml,ms. In the given options, all the occupancy designations follow this format except for option E's 3d orbital which has a "1" in the ml designation. The ml quantum number can only take integer values from -l to +l, so it cannot be 1 for a d orbital (l=2). Therefore, option E is incorrect.

Which of the Following Orbital Occupancy Designations Is Incorrect