Question

The orientation of an atomic orbital is governed by

Options

• Spin quantum number

• Magnetic quantum number

• Principal quantum number

• Azimuthal quantum number

Answer 1

Magnetic quantum number

Explanation:

Magnetic quantum no. represents the orientation of atomic orbitals in an atom. For example p_x, p_y and p_z have orientation along X-axis, Y-axis and Z-axis respectively.