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The orientation of an atomic orbital is governed by :

  1. A
    azimuthal quantum number
  2. B
    spin quantum number
  3. C
    magnetic quantum number
  4. D
    principal quantum number

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The magnetic quantum number () determines the specific spatial orientation of the orbital around the nucleus under the influence of an external magnetic field.

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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

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