Which quantum number indicates the position of the orbital about the three axes in the space?

Spin

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Angular momentum

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Principal

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Magnetic

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Solution

The correct option is C Magnetic
Principal quantum number determines size of the orbital.
Azimuthal quantum number determines shape of the orbital.
Magnetic quantum number determines orientation of the 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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