What is the maximum number of electrons that can occupy the hydrogen-like atomic orbitals defined by the quantum numbers: n-3, l

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Viefleur [7K]

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What is the maximum number of electrons that can occupy the hydrogen-like atomic orbitals defined by the quantum numbers: n-3, l

2?
(A) 2
(B) 6
(C) 10
(D) 14

Chemistry

1 answer:

denis23 [38] · Answer 1 · 2022-08-12T21:47:28+03:00

denis23 [38]2 years ago

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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.