The shape of the orbits for the stationary states of the hydrogen atom is determined principally by the quantum number
A) l.
B) m.
C) n.
D) s.

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The shape of the orbits for the stationary states of the hydrogen atom is primarily determined by the azimuthal (angular momentum) quantum number, denoted as $l$. This quantum number defines the shape of the electron's orbital.

The Shape of the Orbits for the Stationary States of the Hydrogen