What is the maximum number of electrons in the 4d subshell?

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2022-12-15

What is the maximum number of electrons in the 4d subshell?

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4d subshell has five orbitals that are dxy,dyz,dzx,dx2-y2anddz2.There can be a maximum of two electrons in each d orbital. So, the maximum number of electrons in the 4D subshell is 10. As seen below, these orbitals' configuration and orientation:

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