Question

Define the maximum number of electron can be accommodated in an orbital of $s,p,d,f$ subshell.

• A. $2,6,10,14$
• B. $2,2,2,2$
• C. $1,3,5,7$
• D. $2,8,18,32$

Answer 1

The correct option is B $2,2,2,2$

Each orbital can accommodate maximum 2 electron with opposite spin so maximum number of electron can be accommodated in an orbital of s, p, d, f subshell are 2.