Atomic Structure and Electron Configuration

AP Chemistry· difficulty 2/5

The d subshell can hold at most

A
$14 electrons$
B
$2 electrons$
C
$6 electrons$
D
$10 electrons$
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Explanation

d has 5 orbitals \times 2 electrons = 10. f has 7 orbitals \to 14.

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