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The maximum number of electrons that can be accommodated in p-sub-shell is:

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2
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4
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6
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10
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Solution

The correct option is C 6
The p subshell has value of l=1. Thus m=1,0,1 Thus it has 3 orbitals. Each orbital can have more 2 electrons. Thus p subshell can have max. 6 electrons.

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