Which of the following correctly identifies all the sublevels present in the third principal energy level ($n = 3$) and the maximum number of electrons this level can accommodate?

A) $3s$ and $3p$ sublevels, with a maximum capacity of 8 electrons

B) $3s, 3p,$ and $3d$ sublevels, with a maximum capacity of 9 electrons

C) $3s, 3p, 3d,$ and $3f$ sublevels, with a maximum capacity of 32 electrons

D) $3s, 3p,$ and $3d$ sublevels, with a maximum capacity of 18 electrons

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