Chemistry · Atomic Structure
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For "f" orbital value of l is:
- A
3
- B
2
- C
0
- D
1
The azimuthal quantum number, represented by the symbol l, defines the shape of the orbital. Each type of orbital has a specific l value: s orbitals have l = 0, p orbitals have l = 1, d orbitals have l = 2, and f orbitals have l = 3. Therefore, for an f orbital, the correct value of l is 3. Options B, C, and D correspond to the azimuthal quantum numbers for d, s, and p orbitals, respectively, and thus are incorrect.
This is correct. The value of l for an f orbital is 3.
This is incorrect. The azimuthal quantum number l for a d orbital is 2, not an f orbital.
This is incorrect. The azimuthal quantum number l for an s orbital is 0.
This is incorrect. The azimuthal quantum number l for a p orbital is 1.
Tagged under Chemistry · Atomic Structure · 2003