Provide the four quantum numbers for the two outermost electrons of $Ca$ $(Z = 20)$.

  • A
    $n=4, l=0, m_l=0, m_s=+1/2$ and $n=4, l=0, m_l=0, m_s=-1/2$
  • B
    $n=3, l=1, m_l=0, m_s=+1/2$ and $n=3, l=1, m_l=0, m_s=-1/2$
  • C
    $n=4, l=1, m_l=0, m_s=+1/2$ and $n=4, l=1, m_l=0, m_s=-1/2$
  • D
    $n=3, l=0, m_l=0, m_s=+1/2$ and $n=3, l=0, m_l=0, m_s=-1/2$

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