The number of orbitals in a d subshell is
- A. 3
- B. 5
- C. 7
- D. 1
Explanation
The number of orbitals in a subshell is 2l plus 1, and for a d subshell l equals 2, giving five orbitals that together hold up to ten electrons. A p subshell has three orbitals and an f subshell seven. Each orbital holds a maximum of two electrons with opposite spins.