Question

The z-component of angular momentum of an electron in an atomic orbital is governed by the

• A. Principal quantum number
• B. Azimuthal quantum number
• C. Magnetic quantum number
• D. Spin quantum number

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Azimuthal quantum number

$m_l$ is defined to be the Z component of the angular momentum $l$,and it is the eigen value,in units of $h$,of wave function,$⋔$

$\Rightarrow$Z component of angular momentum of an electron in an atomic$C$ orbital is goverened by Azimuthal Quantum number