The quantum number which explains the line spectra observed as doublets in case of hydrogen and alkali…

The quantum number which explains the line spectra observed as doublets in case of hydrogen and alkali metals and doublets and triplets in case of alkaline earth metals is
  1. spin
  2. azimuthal
  3. magnetic
  4. principal

Solution

Spin quantum number explains the line spectra observed as doublets in case of $\mathrm{H}$ and alkali metals and doublets and triplets in case of alkaline earth metals.

Asked in: AP EAMCET 2012

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