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The total number of orbitals in the fifth energy level is
ChemistryStructure of AtomJIPMERJIPMER 2009
Options:
  • A 5
  • B 10
  • C 18
  • D 25
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The correct answer is: 25
The total number of atomic orbitals (total $m$ ) in $n$th shell is equal to $n^2$.
So, in the fifth shell $=5^2=25$

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