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The following quantum numbers are possib...

The following quantum numbers are possible for how many orbitals `(s) n = 3, l = 2, m = + 2` ?

A

3

B

2

C

1

D

4

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The correct Answer is:
C
n = 3 and l = 2 corresponds to 3d orbital value of `m=+2` represents its orientation from one of the 5 possible ones.
So it will represent only one orbital.
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