Maximum number of electrons that can be accomodated in a shell (in general) is given by the formula

2 n

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2 n^{2}

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4 n

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n^{2}

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Solution

The correct option is B $2 n^{2}$
The maximum number of electrons that can be accommodated in a shell is given by the formula $2 n^{2}$ , where 'n' is the orbit number or energy level.

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