The two electrons $X$ and $Y$ have the following sets of quantum numbers:
$X: n=3, l=2, m=-2, s=+1/2$$Y: n=3, l=0, m=0, s=+1/2$

Which of the following is the correct statement?

  • A
    $X$ and $Y$ have the same energy
  • B
    $X$ has greater energy than $Y$
  • C
    $X$ has less energy than $Y$
  • D
    $X$ and $Y$ represent the same electron

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