If two electrons in the same atom have the same value of l,they are
A) in the same sublevel, but not necessarily in the same level.
B) in the same level, but different sublevel.
C) in the same orbital.
D) in different levels and in different shaped orbitals.
E) none of the above.

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The quantum number $l$ (azimuthal quantum number) determines the sublevel (shape of the orbital) within a given principal energy level. Electrons with the same $l$ value are in the same sublevel, but this does not necessarily mean they are in the same orbital within that sublevel, as each sublevel can contain multiple orbitals.

If Two Electrons in the Same Atom Have the Same