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Total number of orbitals possible for 5g-subshell is

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7
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9
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5
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10
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Solution

The correct option is B 9
For g-subshell azimuthal quantum number l=4
Hence, magnetic quantum number 'm' can take values from l to +l
For l = 4, value of 'm' ranges from - 4 to +4
Total number of orbitals possible for 5g subshell =2l+1=2×4=9

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