Q.

The shapes of s and p orbitals are determined by which quantum number(s)?

 P. n

 Q. l

 R. ml

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a

R only

b

Q and R only

c

P only

d

Q only

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

The shapes of s and p orbitals are determined by which quantum number(s) is Q only i.e. l(azimuthal quantum number)

All electrons in an atom with the same value of are considered to belong to the same sublevels, indicates the overall shape of the orbital inside a shell and  influences orbital energies

Hence, the option B is correct.

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