The azimuthal quantum number of an electron is zero, then the shape of its orbital will be:
A
circular
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B
spherical
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C
elliptical
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D
dumbbell
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Solution
The correct option is D spherical Azimuthal quantum number (l)=0 corresponds to the s orbital. The shape of s orbital is spherical. Thus correct answer is option B.