Magnetic quantum number is related to:

size of orbitals

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shape of orbitals

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orientation of orbitals in the space

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all of the above

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Solution

The correct option is C orientation of orbitals in the space
Magnetic orbital quantum number m, gives information about the spatial orientation of the orbital with respect to standard set of co-ordinate axis.

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Which of the following statements concerning the quantum numbers are correct ?

(a) The angular momentum quantum number determines the three-dimensional shape of the orbital

(b) The principal quantum number determines the orientation and energy of the orbital

(d). Spin quantum number of an electron determines the orientation of the spin of electron relative to the chosen axis.

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