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Atomic Structure: Magnetic Quantum Number MCQ

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Magnetic Quantum NumberMediumQuestion 600210

Question

The number of orbitals in a subshell with l = 2 is:
  1. A
    3
  2. B
    5
    Correct
  3. C
    7
  4. D
    1

Correct answer

5

Explanation

Number of orbitals = 2l+1 = 2(2)+1 = 5. The d subshell has 5 orbitals.

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