The maximum number of orbitals which can be identified with n = 4 and ml = 0 is .
Answer
4
Solution
For n = 4, l = 0, 1, 2, 3 (4s, 4p, 4d, 4f)
∵ each subshell has exactly one orbital with ml = 0
⇒ 4s, 4pz, 4dz2, one 4f orbital
∴ Number of orbitals = 4
Answer: 4