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What is the maximum number of electrons present in the L shell ?

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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

If 'n' is the position of a shell in an atom, then the number of electrons in that shell is given by the formula $2 n^{2}$ . 'L' is the second shell and its 'n' value is 2.

The number of electrons in L shell is $2 \times (2^{2})$ =8

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