What is the maximum number of electrons present in K, L and M shell?

2, 4, 6

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2, 6, 8

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2, 8, 18

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2, 8, 16

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Solution

The correct option is B 2, 8, 18
The maximum number of electrons present in K shell or first orbit $2 \times 1^{1} = 2$

The maximum number of electrons present in L shell or second orbit $2 \times 2^{2} = 8$

The maximum number of electrons present in M shell or third orbit $2 \times 3^{2} = 18$

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