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Electron Distribution in Different Orbits

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The maximum number of electrons present in the given shell is given by the formula :

A

{2 n}^{4}

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2 n

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{2 n}^{3}

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D

{2 n}^{2}

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Solution

The correct option is D ${2 n}^{2}$
The maximum number of electrons present in the given shell is given by the formula ${2 n}^{2}$ , where n is the orbit number or energy level index.

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