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The orientation of an atomic orbital is governed by:
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  • A principal quantum number
  • B azimuthal quantum number
  • C spin quantum number
  • D magnetic quantum number
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The correct answer is: magnetic quantum number
The orientation of an atomic orbital is governed by the magnetic quantum number.
Related Theory
Magnetic Quantum Number ( $m$ ) specifies the orientation in space of an orbital of a given energy (n) and shape (I).
1. Caution
$n, l, m_l$ specify the particular orbital of interest, and $m_s$ specifies how many electrons can occupy that orbital.

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