Magnetic quantum number signifies

size of the atom

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shape of the subshells

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possible number of orientations of sub-shells

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angular momentum

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The correct option is C
possible number of orientations of sub-shells

Magnetic quantum number 'm' signifies for the possible number of orientations of subshells.
It gives information about the spatial orientation of orbitals.

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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.

The total number of orientations possible for a sub-shell with l = 3 is

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