Which statement about a 4d orbital is correct?
Correct answer: C. It can hold a maximum of 10 electrons
- A. It is at a higher energy level than a 4p orbital but has the same shape
- B. It is occupied by one electron in an isolated Zn atom
- C. It can hold a maximum of 10 electrons
- D. It has the highest energy of the orbitals with principal quantum number 4
Explanation
It can hold a maximum of 10 electrons - Correct. A d-orbital can hold up to 10 electrons (5 orbitals, each accommodating 2 electrons).
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