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Which quantum number mainly fixes the size of an orbital?
AAzimuthal quantum number
BMagnetic quantum number
CSpin quantum number
DPrincipal quantum number
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Principal quantum number
Orbital size grows as the principal quantum number n increases.
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