The maximum number of electrons present in an orbit I = 3, is
A
6
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B
8
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C
10
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D
14
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Solution
The correct option is D
14
Azimuthal quantum number (l ) =3 shows the presence of f orbit, which contain seven orbitals and each orbital have 2 electrons. Hence 7 × 2=14 electrons