Concept:
An orifice is a small opening provided in the side or bottom of a tank or channel to measure or regulate flow.
Step 1: The flow through an orifice depends on the size of the opening and the head of water.
Step 2: For practical hydraulic measurements, orifice openings are kept within a suitable diameter range.
Step 3: In the given options, the standard range of diameter of opening in orifices is:
\[
2.5\text{ to }7.5\,cm
\]
Step 4: Hence, the correct answer is \(2.5\) to \(7.5\,cm\).
\[
\boxed{2.5\text{ to }7.5\,cm}
\]