JEE Main2016ChemistryStructure of AtomActual
The total number of orbitals associated with the principal quantum number 5 is:
Options
- A20
- B25
- C10
- D5
Correct answer
B. 25
Step-by-step solution
Number of electrons in a shell of quantum number n = 2 n 2 . Since, 2 electrons are stored in 1 orbital, Number of orbitals in a shell = n 2 = 5 2 = 25 .