Problem: Which statement about atomic orbitals and quantum numbers is correct?A. The maximum number of orbitals with the quantum number n = 3 is 18.B. There are five 2d orbitals.C. The angular momentum quantum number is related to the shape of the orbital.D. A 4f orbital is not possible.E. None of the above are true.

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Which statement about atomic orbitals and quantum numbers is correct?

A. The maximum number of orbitals with the quantum number n = 3 is 18.

B. There are five 2d orbitals.

C. The angular momentum quantum number is related to the shape of the orbital.

D. A 4f orbital is not possible.

E. None of the above are true.

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