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Total number of m values for n=4 is

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8
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16
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12
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20
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Solution

The correct option is D 16
Total number of m values for n=4 is 16.
When n=44, l=0,1,,...(n1)=0,1,2,3.
For l=0, m=0
For l=1, m=1,0,+1
For l=2, m=2,1,0,+1,+2
For l=3, m=3,2,1,0,+1,+2,+3
Total number of m values =1+3+5+7=16
Note: For a given value of l, m can have values l,....1,0,+1,...+l

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