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The total allowed values of l for a given value of n are equal to :

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n
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2n + 1
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2n - 1
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2n
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Solution

The correct option is D n
The azimuthal quantum number, l (the sublevel)
  • designates the overall shape of the orbital within a shell

  • affects orbital energies (larger = higher energy)

  • all electrons in an atom with the same value of are said to belong to the same sublevels

  • only integer values between 0 and n-1 are allowed so total allowed values are n.


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