Which of the following statements concerning the four quantum numbers is false?

  • A
    $n$ gives an idea of the size of an orbital.
  • B
    $l$ gives the shape of an orbital.
  • C
    $m$ gives the energy of the electron in the orbital.
  • D
    $s$ gives the direction of spin of the electron in an orbital.

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