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The shape of an orbital is determined by
ChemistryStructure of AtomJIPMERJIPMER 2004
Options:
  • A $n$
  • B $l$
  • C $m$
  • D $s$
Solution:
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The correct answer is: $l$
The azimuthal quantum number $(l)$ determines the shape of an orbital. For,
$l=0$ (sperical, $s$)
$l=1$ (dumb-bell, $p$) etc.

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