Question

Which of the subshell designations are possible and which are impossible? Possible Impossible 2d Answer Bank 3d lp 5f

Answer 1

3d:

for n=3,

s, p and d orbitals are possible

So, 3d is possible

1p:

for n=1,

Only s orbital is possible

So, 1p is not possible

2f:

for n=2,

s and p orbitals are possible

So, 2f is not possible

5f:

for n=5,

s, p, d, f and g orbitals are possible

So, 5f is possible

2d:

for n=2,

s and p orbitals are possible

So, 2d is not not possible

Possible: 3d, 5f

Not possible: 1p, 2f, 2d