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How many electrons can fit in the orbital for which n=3, l=1?

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Solution

Principal quantum number n = 3 - M shell
Azimuthal quantum number is l =1 - P subshell
P subshell has 3 orbitals. each can hold two electrons.
So

Number of orbitals present can be calculated by the formula (2l+1)

Here value of

l=1,

Hence Number of orbitals=2×1+1=3

3p ⟶

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The p subshell has maximum of 3 orbitals Hence total of 6 electrons can fit for n=3 and l=1


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