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If $n + l = 6$ , then total possible number of subshells would be___________.

A

3

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B

4

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2

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5

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Solution

The correct option is B $3$
For $n + l = 6$ possible values of $n$ and $l$ where $n > l$ are:
$6 + 0 = 6$
$5 + 1 = 6$
$4 + 2 = 6$
thus there are three subshells
option A is correct

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