Question

how many d orbitals are there in a given sublevel? 1 7 5 3

Explanation:

Step1: Recall orbital types

Orbitals are of different types (s, p, d, f).

Step2: Know d - orbital property

For d - orbitals, the number of orbitals in a sublevel is given by \(2l + 1\). For d - orbitals, \(l = 2\).

Step3: Calculate number of d - orbitals

Substitute \(l = 2\) into \(2l+1\). So, \(2\times2 + 1=\frac{4 + 1}{1}=5\).

Answer:

C. 5