The azimuthal quantum number for the outermost electrons in a nitrogen atom in the ground state is .
A) 0
B) 1
C) 2
D) 3
E) - 1

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The ground state electron configuration of nitrogen is 1s² 2s² 2p³. For the outermost (valence) electrons in the 2p subshell, the maximum value of the azimuthal quantum number is 1 (l=1), which corresponds to the p subshell. Therefore, the correct answer is option B.

The Azimuthal Quantum Number for the Outermost Electrons in a Nitrogen