Which of the subshells below do not exist due to the constraints upon the azimuthal quantum number?
A) 2d
B) 2p
C) 2s
D) all of the above
E) none of the above

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The azimuthal quantum number (l) cannot have a value greater than n-1, where n is the principal quantum number. Therefore, for n=2, the only possible values for l are 0 and 1, corresponding to 2s and 2p subshells. The 2d subshell does not exist due to this constraint.

Which of the Subshells Below Do Not Exist Due to the Constraints