How many orbitals are possible for the n  4 shell?
A)4
B)9
C)16
D)25
E)36

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The electronic configuration given as n F1 F1 F1 S1 F1 F10 4 corresponds to the fourth energy level of an atom, where there are 3 F orbitals and 1 S orbital available. According to the formula 2n^2, the maximum number of orbitals that can be present in this energy level is 2 x 4^2 = 32. However, each orbital can hold a maximum of 2 electrons, so the total number of electrons that can be accommodated in this energy level is 2 x 8 = 16. Therefore, the total number of orbitals possible in this energy level is 3(F orbitals) + 1(S orbital) = 4 orbitals. Thus, the correct answer is choice C).

How Many Orbitals Are Possible for the N 