The quantum number that tends to specify the orientation in space for an orbital is the :
Principal quantum number
Spin quantum number
Magnetic quantum number
Orbital quantum number
A
Orbital quantum number
B
Magnetic quantum number
C
Principal quantum number
D
Spin quantum number
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Principal quantum number specifies size of the orbital, Azimuthal quantum number specifies shape of the orbital and Magnetic quantum number specifies orientation of orbital in space.
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