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The maximum number of electrons that can be accomodated in the L shell is:


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2

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8

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18

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32

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Solution

The correct option is B

8


A shell of an atom can have maximum of 2n2, where 'n' is the shell number. L-shell is the 2nd shell, which means n=2.
2x(2)2=8
Hence, the L-shell can accomodate maximum of 8 electrons.

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