For a given azimuthal quantum number $(l)$,the total number of magnetic quantum numbers $(m)$ is given by:

  • A
    $l = \frac{(m + 1)}{2}$
  • B
    $l = \frac{(m - 1)}{2}$
  • C
    $l = \frac{(2m + 1)}{2}$
  • D
    $l = \frac{(2m - 1)}{2}$

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List-$A$ List-$B$
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