JEE Main 2016 — Structure of Atom Question with Solution
JEE Main 2016 (09 Apr Online)
Question
The total number of orbitals associated with the principal quantum number is:
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Correct answer
B
Step-by-step explanation
Number of electrons in a shell of quantum number .
Since, electrons are stored in orbital,
Number of orbitals in a shell .
Since, electrons are stored in orbital,
Number of orbitals in a shell .
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