What is the lowest value of 'n' that allows 'f' orbitals to exist?

For f-orbitals, l = 3.

As for any value ‘n’ of principal quantum number, the Azimuthal quantum number (l) can have a value from zero to (n – 1).

∴ For l = 3, minimum value of n = 4

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