Which of the following quantum numbers describes the orientation of an orbital?
A) magnetic quantum number
B) principal quantum number
C) angular momentum quantum number
D) spin quantum number
E) Schrödinger quantum number

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The magnetic quantum number (ml) describes the orientation of an orbital in three-dimensional space. It specifies the number of orbitals within a subshell and the orientation of those orbitals within the subshell.

Which of the Following Quantum Numbers Describes the Orientation of an Orbital