Atomic Structure Question 434

Question: If the subsidiary quantum number of a subenergy level is 4, the maximum and minimum values of the spin multiplicities are:

Options:

A) 9, 1

B) 10, 1

C) 10, 2

D) 4,- 4

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

  • l=4; number of degenerate orbitals =2l+1=9; maximum total spins =9×12 maximum multiplicity =2s+1

=2×92+1=10 minimum total spins =12 minimum multiplicity =2×12+1=2



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