For a given value (n) of principle quantum number, the number of possible electronic states are

A)
n
B)
C)
D)
√n

Correct Answer : Option (B) :   n²


Explanation : The total number of states corresponding to a given value of n is equal to


(2l + 1) = 1 + 3 + .... + [2(n-1) + 1] = n².