The relationship between quantum number n and l is:
Correct answer: C. l = n - 1
- A. n = l - 1
- B. l = n - 2
- C. l = n - 1
- D. n = l - 2
Explanation
The principal quantum number, n, describes the energy of an electron and the most probable distance of the electron from the nucleus. In other words, it refers to the size of the orbital and the energy level the electron placed in it. The number of subshells describes the shape of the orbital. The relationship b/w n and l is l=n-1, i.e, if n=1 then l=0.
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