The orbital angular momentum quantum number can take which of the following values for any given value of the principal quantum number, n?
A) $\ell = 1,2,3,4 , \ldots , ( n + 1 )$
B) $\ell = 1,2,3,4 , \ldots$
C) $\ell = 0,1,2 , \ldots , ( n - 1 )$
D) $\ell = 0,1,2 , \ldots$
E) $\ell = 0,1,2 , \ldots , n$

Question

The orbital angular momentum quantum number can take which of the following values for any given value of the principal quantum number, n? 
A) $\ell = 1,2,3,4 , \ldots , ( n + 1 )$
B) $\ell = 1,2,3,4 , \ldots$
C) $\ell = 0,1,2 , \ldots , ( n - 1 )$
D) $\ell = 0,1,2 , \ldots$
E) $\ell = 0,1,2 , \ldots , n$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The orbital angular momentum quantum number, $\ell$, for a given principal quantum number, $n$, can take integer values starting from 0 up to $n-1$.

The Orbital Angular Momentum Quantum Number Can Take Which of the Following