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Number of orbitals in d subshell?

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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.

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The d subshell contains 5 orbitals.

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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.

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