To which orbitals may 5d electrons make spectroscopic transitions in a hydrogenic atom?
A) ns and np
B) np and nd
C) ns and nd
D) np and nf

Name: To which orbitals may 5d electrons make spectroscopic transitions in a hydrogenic atom? A) ns and np B) np and nd C) ns and nd D) np and nf
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In a hydrogenic atom, electrons can transition between orbitals with different angular momentum quantum numbers (l). For 5d electrons (l=2), allowed transitions are to orbitals with l=1 (np) and l=3 (nf).

To Which Orbitals May 5d Electrons Make Spectroscopic Transitions in a Hydrogenic