Question

Calculate the orbital angular momentum of the following orbitals:
(a). 3p
(b). 3d
(c). 3s.

Answer 1

Correct Answer - (a). `sqrt(2)h`
(b). `sqrt(6)h`
(c). 0
(a) `mu_(1)=sqrt(l(l+1))(h)/(2pi)` for 3p, l=1=`sqrt(2)h`
(b) `mu_(l)=sqrt(6)h` for 3d, l=2
(c). `mu_(l)=0` for `3s,l=0`.