Magnetic quantum number values for the d-subshell are:
Correct answer: C. 5
- A. 2
- B. 3
- C. 5
- D. 7
Explanation
The correct option is c) 5. The magnetic quantum number (m) represents the orientation of an orbital within a subshell. For the d-subshell, which has an azimuthal quantum number (ℓ) of 2, the possible values of the magnetic quantum number range from -2 to +2. Now let's examine why the other options are incorrect: a) 2: This option is incorrect because the total value of the magnetic quantum number (m) for the d-subshell is 5, not 2. b) 3: This option is incorrect because the total value of the magnetic quantum number (m) for the d-subshell is 5, not 3. d) 7: This option is incorrect because the total value of the magnetic quantum number (m) for the d-subshell is 5, not 7. Therefore, the correct answer is c) 5, as it correctly represents the range of values for the magnetic quantum number in the d-subshell (-2, -1, 0, 1, 2).
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