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2 November, 17:48

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

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  1. 2 November, 21:17
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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.
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