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The following quantum numbers are possible for how many orbitals : n = 3, l = 2, m = +2 ?
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Answer
(1) 1
Solution
n = 3, l = 2 ⇒ 3d subshell, which has m = -2, -1, 0, +1, +2 (five orbitals).
⇒ A fixed value of m (m = +2) picks out only one of these orbitals.
∴ The set n = 3, l = 2, m = +2 describes 1 orbital.
Answer: (1)
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