The maximum number of orbitals which can be identified with and is .

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The maximum number of orbitals which can be identified with  and  is .

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For , the possible subshells are:  (i.e., 4s, 4p, 4d, 4f).

is allowed for every value of :

| Subshell |  |  allowed? |
|----------|-----|--------------------|
| 4s | 0 | Yes (only ) |
| 4p | 1 | Yes () |
| 4d | 2 | Yes () |
| 4f | 3 | Yes () |

Each subshell contributes one orbital with .

Total = 4 orbitals

Answer: 4

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