Question:

The number of orbitals associated with quantum number n = 5, ms = +\( {1 \over 2} \) is :

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For a given n, the number of orbitals is n2 (all l and m values); each orbital can hold one electron with ms = +1/2.
Updated On: Oct 31, 2026
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Each orbital is specified by (n, l, m). For n = 5, l = 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 and each l has (2l+1) orbitals.
Total orbitals = 1 + 3 + 5 + 7 + 9 = 25 = n2.
The spin quantum number ms = +1/2 does not change the orbital count: every one of these orbitals can hold an electron with ms = +\(\tfrac12\), so 25 orbitals are associated with n = 5, ms = +\(\tfrac12\).
Answer: (B) 25
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