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The maximum number of electrons in an orbit with $l = 2, n = 3$ is

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2

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6

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12

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10

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Solution

The correct option is B $10$
$n = 3, l = 2$ means $3 d$ -subshell. Maximum number of electrons present in it $= 10$

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