A d sublevel can hold a maximum of
A)2 electrons.
B)6 electrons.
C)10 electrons.
D)14 electrons.

Name: A d sublevel can hold a maximum of A)2 electrons. B)6 electrons. C)10 electrons. D)14 electrons.
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A d sublevel consists of five d orbitals, each capable of holding 2 electrons. Therefore, the total number of electrons that can be accommodated in a d sublevel is 5 x 2 = 10. So, the correct choice is C, which stands for 10 electrons.

A D Sublevel Can Hold a Maximum of