Atomic Structure Question 312

Question: For principle quantum number $ n=4 $ the total number of orbitals having $ l=3 $

[AIIMS 2004]

Options:

A) 3

B) 7

C) 5

D) 9

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

$ n=4,\to 1s^{2},,2s^{2},,2p^{6},,3s^{2},,3p^{6},,3d^{10},,4s^{2},,4p^{6},,4d^{10},,4f^{14} $ So $ l=(n-1)=4-1=3 $ which is f orbit contain 7 orbital.



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