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When the azimuthal quantum number l = 1,...

When the azimuthal quantum number l = 1, the shape of the orbital will be

A

spherical

B

dumb-bell

C

double dumb-bell

D

more complicated

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The correct Answer is:
B
l = 1 corresponds to p-subshell and shape of p-orbital is dumb-bell.
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Knowledge Check

  • When the azimuthal quantum number, l=1 the shape of orbital will be

    A
    spherical
    B
    dumb-bell
    C
    double dumb - bell
    D
    circular

  • When the azimuthal quantum number has the value 2 , the number of orbitals possible is

    A
    `5`
    B
    `7`
    C
    `0`
    D
    `3`

  • Which quantum number determines the shape of the orbital?

    A
    Principal
    B
    Azimuthal
    C
    Magnetic
    D
    Spin

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