The maximum number of electrons that can be accomodated in the L shell is:
A
2
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B
8
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C
18
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D
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.