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Number of orbitals in a subshell?

22. Number of orbitals in a subshell?

1. L
2. L+1/3
3. L+10
4. L+1

Answer

The correct answer is: D) L+1

Explanation

The azimuthal quantum number (denoted by L) in an atom denotes the number of orbitals in a subshell. As a result, the number of orbitals in a subshell equals L + 1.