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Atomic Structure: Orbital Quantum Numbers MCQ

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Orbital Quantum NumbersMediumQuestion 600209

Question

For the 3d subshell, the azimuthal quantum number l is:
  1. A
    0
  2. B
    1
  3. C
    2
    Correct
  4. D
    3

Correct answer

2

Explanation

For d subshell: l = 2. The subshell letter s,p,d,f corresponds to l = 0,1,2,3 respectively.

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