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CHM 101 CHM 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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What values can the azimuthal quantum number (l) take for a principal quantum number n = 3?
Options
A 0, 1, and 2
Correct Answer
B Only 3
C 1, 2, and 3
D 0, 1, 2, and 3
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The azimuthal quantum number l can take integer values from 0 to n-1. For n=3, l = 0, 1, 2.

Hint

l = 0 to (n-1).

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