The correct option is C 11
The electronic configuration of Ni→
1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 4s2 3d8
So,
In 2p orbital there are 4 electrons having |ml|=1
In 3p orbital there are 4 electrons having |ml|=1
In 3d orbital there are 3 electrons having |ml|=1
∴ The total number of electrons for which |ml|=1, will be: 4+4+3=11