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The number of orbitals associated with quantum numbers `n =4 and m _(8) =-1/2 ` are

A

16

B

32

C

8

D

4

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The correct Answer is:
A
`n = "4 4s, 4p, 4d, 4f"`
`n^(2) = 16`
No. of orbitals `= 1 + 3+5+7 = 16`
Each orbital has one `e^(-)` with `m_(s) = -(1)/(2)`
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