Question

A given orbital is labeled by the magnetic quantum number m = -1 and l=1
(a) s-orbital
(b) d-orbiatal
(c) p-orbital
(d) f-orbital​

Answer 1

Orbital has :

• Magnetic Quantum Number (m) = -1
• Azimuthal Quantum Number (l) = 1

We know that Azimuthal Quantum Number of 1 signifies "p orbital".

• In this question, the 'l' value (i.e. Azimuthal Quantum Number) is negligible, because subtypes of p orbital is not given in the options.

• The p orbital will have a $\rm dum bell$ shape.

OPTION c) IS CORRECT !