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Regarding the atom of a chemical element, the magnetic quantum number refers to

Chemistry, Science and Technology

Regarding the atom of a chemical element, the magnetic quantum number refers to:

(a)

Orientation

(b)

Shape

(c)

Size

(d)

Spin

Answer:

(a)

Moderate

Core Books/NCERT

Explanation

Magnetic quantum number refers to the orientation of an orbital. Hence, (a) is correct.