Question

Q6. What is the maximum number of orbitals that can be identified with following quantum numbers? n=3, =1, ml=0 *

(a) 1

(b) 2

(c) 3

(d) 4

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Answer 1

Answer:

The value of n=3 and l =1 suggest that it is a 3p orbital while the value of m1 = 0 [magnetic quantum number] shows that the given 3p orbital is 3pz in nature. Hence, the maximum number of orbitals identified by the given quantum number is only 1, i.e. 3pz.