The maximum number of electrons in the third shell of an atom can be ________.

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Solution

The correct option is C 18
The maximum electrons that can be accommodated in a shell is $2 n^{2}$ . So for $n = 3$ , we get $2 \times 3^{2}$ $= 18$

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