NEETChemistryStructure of Atom
What determines the extent of shielding from the nucleus for electrons in different orbitals of the same shell?
Options
- APrincipal quantum number (n)
- BAzimuthal quantum number (l)
- CMagnetic quantum number (ml)
- DSpin quantum number (ms)
Correct answer
B. Azimuthal quantum number (l)
Step-by-step solution
The extent of shielding from the nucleus is determined by the azimuthal quantum number (l), with s orbitals providing more effective shielding compared to p orbitals and d orbitals.