STANDARDChemistry-Quantum Mechanics

STANDARD Chemistry Quantum Numbers Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-conceptual-Medium

Statement I: Magnetic quantum number determines the size of the orbital. Statement II: Spin quantum number of an electron determines the orientation of the spin of electron relative to the chosen axis.

A

Both statement I and II are correct.

B

Both statement I and II are incorrect.

C

Statement I is correct but statement II is incorrect.

D

Statement II is correct but statement I is incorrect.

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

Magnetic quantum number determines the orientation of the orbital, not the size. The spin quantum number indeed determines the orientation of the electron's spin.

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