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Total number of orbitals associated with third shell will be ............ .
ChemistryStructure of Atom
Options:
  • A
    $2$
  • B
    $4$
  • C
    $9$
  • D
    $3$
Solution:
1078 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is:
$9$
Total number of orbitals associated with $n^{\text {th }}$ shell $=n^2$
$\therefore$ Total number of orbitals associated with third shel
$=(3)^2=9$

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