AIPMT PRELIMS2006Chemistry-Atomic Structure
AIPMT PRELIMS 2006 Chemistry Quantum Numbers MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
The orientation of an atomic orbital is governed by:
A
azimuthal quantum number
B
spin quantum number
C
magnetic quantum number
D
principal quantum number
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
The magnetic quantum number (m) determines the orientation of an orbital in space relative to the other orbitals. It can have integer values between -l and +l, where l is the azimuthal quantum number.
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