Question

The total number of electrons that can be accommodated in all the orbitals having principle quantum number $2$ and the azimuthal quantum number $1$ is:

• A. $2$
• B. $4$
• C. $6$
• D. $8$

Answer 1

The correct option is C $6$

The total number of electrons that can be accommodated in all the orbitals having principal quantum number 2 and the azimuthal quantum number $1$ is $6$. It is a p orbital with $p_x,p_y,p_z$ sub orbitals each of which can accommodate 2 electrons each.

Hence, the correct option is $\text{C}$