Quantum numbers — UPSC Physics Optional CSE 2021 Paper II

The quantum numbers of two electrons in a two-valence electron atom are; n_1=8\quad l_1=4\quad s_1=\frac{1}{2} n_2=7\quad l_2=2\quad s_2=\frac{1}{2}

(i) Assuming L-S coupling, find the possible value of L and hence of J.

(ii) Assuming j-j coupling, find the possible values of J.