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The total number of atomic orbitals in fourth energy level of an atom is: 

  • Option 1)

    8

  • Option 2)

    16

  • Option 3)

    32

  • Option 4)

    4

 

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Azimuthal Quantum Number(l) -

For a given value of n, l can have n values ranging from 0 to n – 1, that is, for a given value of n, the possible value of l are : l = 0, 1, 2, ....( n –1)

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 \therefore for n = 4, l = 0, 1, 2, 3

\therefore we have s, p, d & f orbitals

Total orbitals = 1+3+5+7

                    = 16


Option 1)

8

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Option 2)

16

This solution is correct

Option 3)

32

This solution is incorrect

Option 4)

4

This solution is incorrect

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