Question

What is the maximum number of electrons that can occupy the hydrogen-like atomic orbitals defined by the quantum numbers: n-3, l2?
(A) 2
(B) 6
(C) 10
(D) 14

Answer 1

Answer:C

Explanation:

The orbital in question is the 3d orbital. The d-sublevel only contains a maximum of ten electrons in its five degenerate orbitals dxy,dyz,dxz,dz2 and dx2-y2. This is obtained the fact that each degenerate orbital holds only two electrons each.