The magnetic quantum number of an atom is related to the
A
Size of the orbital
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B
Spin angular momentum
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C
Orbital angular momentum
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D
Orientation of the orbital in space
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Solution
The correct option is D Orientation of the orbital in space Magnetic quantum number of an atom is related to orientation of the orbital in space. It is represented by m or ms. It's values are from −lto+l. Where l= azimuthal quantum number.