The number of subshells associated with n = 4 and m = –2 quantum numbers is: (A) 16 (B) 8 (C) 4 (D) 2

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The number of subshells associated with n = 4 and m = –2 quantum numbers is:

(A) 16
(B) 8
(C) 4
(D) 2

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: D. For n= 4 possible values of  = 0, 1, 2, 3 only  = 2 &  = 3 can have m = –2. So possible subshells are 2.

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