Multi-Electron Configurations and Orbital Diagrams
The maximum n...
Question
The maximum number of electrons that can be accommodated in p-sub-shell is:
A
2
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B
4
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C
6
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D
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.