Structure Of Atom Ques 44

44. The orientation of an atomic orbital is governed by

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(a) Spin quantum number

(b) Magnetic quantum number

(c) Principal quantum number

(d) Azimuthal quantum number

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 44.(b)

Solution:

  1. (b) Magnetic quantum no. represents the orientation of atomic orbitals in an atom. For example $p_x, p_y$ & $p_z$ have orientation along $X$-axis, $Y$-axis & $Z$-axis.