Number of orbitals in d subshell?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about the number of orbitals present in the d subshell of an atom. The d subshell can accommodate a specific number of orbitals based on quantum mechanics.
Answer
5 orbitals
The d subshell contains 5 orbitals.
Answer for screen readers
The d subshell contains 5 orbitals.
More Information
The d subshell contains exactly 5 orbitals, commonly labeled as dxy, dyz, dxz, dx2–y2, and dz2.
Tips
Common mistakes include confusing the number of orbitals in d subshells with other subshells, such as s, p, or f.
Sources
- How many orbitals are found in a d subshell? - Socratic - socratic.org
- Electronic Orbitals - Chemistry LibreTexts - chem.libretexts.org
- How many d orbitals are there in the d subshell? - Quora - quora.com
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