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For an electron present in a 3d orbital, the number of possible values of the magnetic quantum number (m<sub>l</sub>) is:

Answer: 5.

Correct answer: B. 5

Explanation: For a d subshell, l = 2, so m<sub>l</sub> ranges from -2 to +2, giving 5 possible values (5 d-orbitals).

Bohr's model: electrons occupy fixed circular shells (K, L, M) around the nucleus, with each shell holding up to 2n² electrons.

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For an electron present in a 3d orbital, the number of possible values of the magnetic quantum number (m<sub>l</sub>) is:

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