When an atom is placed in a magnetic field,then due to the presence of electrons in it:

  • A
    the orbitals do not orient themselves relative to the magnetic field.
  • B
    the orbitals orient themselves relative to the magnetic field.
  • C
    there are $(2l + 1)$ different values of $m$ for each value of $l$.
  • D
    Both $(b)$ and $(c)$.

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