d orbital

[Abigail Menchaca_1H]

why is the d orbital written before the s and p orbital when writing the hybridization state?

[WUng_1D]

I would think it is because Aufbau principle applies still where electrons fill atomic orbitals of the lowest available energy levels before occupying higher levels.

[005206171]

it's because d is a lower energy state than p or s. When we do electron configuration, it's why we do n-1 when passing thru the transition metals/d block.

[705379941]

some d orbitals get filled before the p orbitals. I recommend looking up an electron configuration chart for filling orbitals on google. It is really helpful.

[pJimenez3F]

because it is an a lower energy level