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the total no. of subshells in fourth energy level of an atom is 4 8 16 32 answer must be (a). But in the answer key, answer given is option c. please tell me which is the correct answer.

the total no. of subshells in fourth energy level of an atom is
  1. 4
  2. 8
  3. 16
  4. 32
answer must be (a). But in the answer key, answer given is option c. please tell me which is the correct answer.

Grade:12th pass

2 Answers

Saurabh Koranglekar
askIITians Faculty 10335 Points
4 years ago
Dear student

The answer is a 4

Regards
Vikas TU
14149 Points
4 years ago
 
 
 
Total number of atomic orbitals in nth energy level of an atom is given by -
N = n²
N = 4²
N = 16 orbitals
Therefore, total number of atomic orbitals in 4th energy level of an atom is 16.

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