The magnetic quantum number represents :

Size of the orbital

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Spin angular momentum

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Orbital angular momentum

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Spatial orientation of orbital

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Solution

The correct option is B Spatial orientation of orbital
The magnetic quantum number of an electron is one of the four quantum numbers that state the position of the electron with respect to the nucleus.
Magnetic quantum number represents spatial orientation of orbital.

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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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