A hydrogen atom is in the 6h state. Which one of the following numbers could be an orbital angular momentum quantum number ʆ for that state?
A) 5
B) 6
C) 8
D) 9
E) 7

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The orbital angular momentum quantum number $l$ can take on any integer value from 0 to $n-1$, where $n$ is the principal quantum number. For a hydrogen atom in the 6h state, $n=6$, so $l$ can be 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5. Therefore, the only possible value from the given options is 5.

A Hydrogen Atom Is in the 6h State