Question

A $p$-orbital can accommodate:

• A. $4$ electrons
• B. $6$ electrons
• C. $2$ electrons with parallel spins
• D. $2$ electrons with opposite spins

Answer 1

The correct option is D $2$ electrons with opposite spins

Pauli's exclusion principle:
Any orbital can accommodate maximum two electron with opposite spins so p orbital accomodate two electron.