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how many orbitals are possible in the 4th energy level?

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Answered by urvashi852
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Answer:

The fourth and higher levels also have an f sublevel, containing seven f orbitals, which can hold a maximum of 14 electrons. Thus, the fourth level can hold up to 32 electrons: 2 in the s orbital, 6 in the three p orbitals, 10 in the five d orbitals, and 14 in the seven f orbitals.

Answered by Ikonikscenario7122
1

Answer: Correct Answer :- 16

Explanation: The total number of possible orbitals associated with the fourth energy level

For n = 4

Hence the Number of orbitals = n²

= 4²

=16

Explanation :-

As we know that the Fourth shell has 4 subshell.Therefore for each and every subshell (Use formula  2l+1 )

For s  subshell ⇒  1 orbitals  { as l =0 }

For p subshell  ⇒ 3 orbitals    {as l = 1}

For  d subshell ⇒ 5 orbitals    {as l = 2}

For f  subshell  ⇒ 7 orbitals    {as l =3 }

Hence the total number of orbitals is 16 .

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