Question

For the value of principal quantum number 3 the possible values for azimuthal quantum number will be:

• A. 1,2,3
• B. 0,1,2,3
• C. 0,1,2
• D. -3,-2,-1,0,+1,+2,+3

Answer 1

The correct option is C

0,1,2

For each n, the possible values of l are 0 to (n - 1).