What is the maximum number of electrons in a subshell with n = 4, l = 1?

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Solution

The correct option is C 6
l represent subshell and n represent energy level. n = 4, l =1, the subshell is 4p.
In p subshell, there are 3 orbital and each orbital can accommodate a maximum number of 2 electrons so maximum number of electrons $= 3 \times 2 = 6 e^{-}$

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