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What determines the shape of a sub-shell?


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The correct option is B

I


Azimuthal quantum number (l) determines the shape of a subshell.
What is azimuthal quantum number?
This quantum number determines the angular momentum of the electron and defines the three dimensional shape of the orbital.

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