Q.
What is the maximum number of orbitals that can be identified with the following quantum numbers?n =3, l = 1 and m1 = 0
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Detailed Solution
The value of n = 3 and l = 1 suggests that it is 3 p orbital while the value of m1 = 0 (magnetic quantum number) shows that the given 3 p orbital is 3pz, in nature.3pz←l=1 ↑ ←m1=0 n=3Hence, the maximum number of orbitals identified by the given quantum number is only 1, i.e. 3pz.
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