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Which of the following quantum numbers relates to the average distance of an electron from the nucleus in a particular orbital?A. Electron spin quantum numberB. Magnetic quantum numberC. Angular momentum quantum numberD. Principal quantum number

Answer» Correct Answer - D
The larger `n` is, the greater is the average distance of an electron in the orbital form the nucleus and, therefore, the large is the orbital (and the less stable is the orbital as the electorn will be located away from the nucleus).


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