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In quantum mechanics, an atomic orbital refers to the
ACircular path of an electron
BFixed distance from the nucleus
CSpin direction of an electron
DOne electron wave function
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. One electron wave function
An orbital is a quantum mechanical wave function, unlike a Bohr orbit which is a path.
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