Why the maximum electrons can occupy in S p and d orbitals are 2 6 and 10 electrons?
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Maximum number of electrons held in the d orbitals is 10.
There are 5 sub-levels in a d orbital, each one can have a maximum 2 electrons.
Hence, 5 sub-levels can have a maximum of 10 electrons.
Thus, s, p, d and f orbitals can accommodate a maximum of 2, 6, 10 an 14 electrons.
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