What Is the Subshell Designation for l=5 in Quantum Mechanics?

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In quantum mechanics, the subshell designation for l=5 is "h." For the principal quantum number n=6 and l=5, there is one orbital available. The confusion arises from the naming convention, where subshells are designated alphabetically beyond l=3, with l=4 corresponding to "g" and l=5 to "h." Therefore, while initially thought to be zero orbitals, there is actually one orbital in the 6h subshell. Understanding these designations is crucial for grasping the structure of electron orbitals.
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How many orbitals have the values n = 6 and l = 5?

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I said zero initially, since a l value of 0=s, 1=p, 2=d, 3=f, so there shouldn't be a 5?

I know this is wrong now but why? What is 5= ?
 
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