How many electrons can be held by an $f -$ subshell?

2

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6

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14

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10

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Solution

The correct option is C $14$
Number of electrons in a sub shell $= 2 (2 l + 1)$
For f sub shell $l = 3$
$∴$ No. of electrons $= 2 (2 (3) + 1) = 2 (6 + 1)$
$= 2 (7)$
$= 14$

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