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For quantum numbers, if n=5, what is the subshell of l=4? can l be bigger than 3?

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Answer:

a) The subshell would be 5g .

b) Yes L can be bigger than 3 in case of n=5.

Step-by-step explanation:

a) The given principle quantum number n=5 signifies the 5th orbit. Also, the given Azimuthal quantum number l=4 represents the g subshell. Thus, the subshell in which the electrons with the given set of principle and azimuthal quantum number are found is 5g.

b) As n=5 and the general rule is l=n-1. So L can be equal to 1,2,3 or 4.

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