The quantum number that tends to specify the orientation in space for an orbital is the :

Principal quantum number

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Orbital quantum number

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Magnetic quantum number

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Spin quantum number

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Solution

The correct option is C Magnetic quantum number
Principal quantum number specifies size of the orbital, Azimuthal quantum number specifies shape of the orbital and Magnetic quantum number specifies orientation of orbital in space.

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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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