A student investigates an unknown subshell in a multielectron atom and determines that each of its individual orbitals possesses exactly two angular nodes and that the subshell can accommodate a maximum of ten electrons. Based on this information, which statement correctly identifies the subshell type and its quantum mechanical characteristics?

A) It is a p subshell with an orbital angular momentum quantum number of 1 and three degenerate spatial orientations.

B) It is an f subshell with an orbital angular momentum quantum number of 3 and seven degenerate spatial orientations.

C) It is a p subshell with an orbital angular momentum quantum number of 2 and five degenerate spatial orientations.

D) It is a d subshell with an orbital angular momentum quantum number of 2 and five degenerate spatial orientations.

Atomic orbitals (s, p, d, f) Transitional Reasoning Practice

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