Question

If n+1= 8 then the expected no. of orbitals will be:

(1) 4

(2) 9

(3) 16

(4) 25

and explain ​

Answer 1

Answer: 16

Explanation: n= 7

So it can have spdf subshells

S has only one orbitals p has 3 d has 5 f has 7

So total 16

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