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give the n and i values for the following orbitals: 4p

Question

give the n and i values for the following orbitals: 4p

Explanation:

Step1: Principal quantum number (n)

The principal quantum number \(n\) represents the energy level or shell. For the \(4p\) orbital, the number before the letter (\(p\)) is the principal quantum number. So \(n = 4\).

Step2: Azimuthal quantum number (\(l\))

The azimuthal quantum number \(l\) is related to the sub - shell. For \(s\) sub - shell \(l=0\), for \(p\) sub - shell \(l = 1\), for \(d\) sub - shell \(l=2\) and for \(f\) sub - shell \(l = 3\). Since it is a \(p\) orbital, \(l=1\).

Answer:

\(n = 4\) and \(l = 1\) (the fourth option \(n = 4,l=1\) is correct)