What is the maximum number of orbitals that can be identified with the following quantum numbers? n = 3, l = 1, ml = 0
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- 3
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Answer
(1) 1
Solution
n = 3, l = 1 ⇒ 3p subshell, which has three orbitals with ml = -1, 0, +1.
∵ Each value of ml corresponds to one orbital,
∴ ml = 0 identifies only one orbital (the 3pz orbital).
Answer: (1)