AP EAMCET20224 Jul 2022Evening ShiftChemistryStructure of AtomActual
Which quantum number provides information about the shape of an orbital?
Options
- ASpin quantum number
- BAzimuthal quantum number
- CMagnetic quantum number
- DPrincipal quantum number
Correct answer
B. Azimuthal quantum number
Step-by-step solution
The azimuthal quantum number is given the shape of the orbital. It is a quantum number for an atomic orbital that determines its orbital angular momentum and describes its shape. The azimuthal quantum number is the second of a set of quantum numbers representing an electron's unique quantum state. For example l   =   0 represent spherical orbital, l = 1 represent dumbbell shape orbital Hence, option B is the correct answer.