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Let $$\overrightarrow {\bf{L}} $$ = (Lx, Ly, Lz) denotes the orbital angular momentum operators of a particle and let L+ = Lx + i Ly and L- = Lx - i Ly. The particle is in aneigen state of L2 and Lz eigen values $${\hbar ^2}\left( {l + 1} \right)$$   and $$\hbar l$$  respectively. The expectation value of L+L- in this state is

A. $$l{\hbar ^2}$$

B. $$2l{\hbar ^2}$$

C. zero

D. $$l\hbar $$

Answer: Option A


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