Question:

The number of orbitals present in \(d\)-subshell is

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Number of orbitals in a subshell is \(2l+1\). For \(d\)-subshell, \(l=2\), so orbitals are \(5\).
  • \(1\)
  • \(3\)
  • \(5\)
  • \(7\)
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Solution and Explanation

Concept:
For a subshell with azimuthal quantum number \(l\), the number of orbitals is: \[ 2l+1 \]

Step 1:
For a \(d\)-subshell: \[ l=2 \]

Step 2:
Number of orbitals: \[ 2l+1=2(2)+1 \] \[ =5 \]

Step 3:
The five \(d\)-orbitals are commonly represented as: \[ d_{xy},\ d_{yz},\ d_{zx},\ d_{x^2-y^2},\ d_{z^2} \] \[ \boxed{5} \]
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