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Total number of orbitals present in l = 2 is


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3

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5

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7

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4

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Solution

The correct option is B

5


Take a note for any 'l', m can take integer values from -l to l.
l = 2 m = -2, -1, 0, 1, 2
Total number of orbitals = 5
Or
Total number of orbitals = 2l + 1
= 2(2) + 1
= 5


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