Q. When the azimuthal quantum number has the value of 2, the number of orbitals possible are
A) 7
B) 5
C) 3
D) 0
Explanation
(b)
Given, azimuthal quantum number ($l$)=2
Number of orbital’s =(2$l$+1)
$= (2 \times 2 + 1) = 4 + 1 = 5$
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