Question

The maximum number of electrons that can be accommodated in $d_{x^2-y^2}$ orbital is

• A. $10$
• B. $5$
• C. $2$
• D. $1$

Answer 1

The correct option is C $2$

One orbital can accommodate a maximum of two electron in opposite spins. d-subshell has 5 orbitals ,thus d- subshell can accommodate 10 electrons maximum, but each orbital in d -subshell can have maximum of two electrons.