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How many p orbitals have n=4

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P-orbitals under the Principle quantum number, n = 4
would be: 2p, 3p, 4p
[ Each contains 3 orbitals ]

So, Total = 3 * 3 = 9 Orbitals

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User Norym
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Answer is 2.n=4 will have 2 p orbitals
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