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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 2n2. 'L' is the second shell and its 'n' value is 2.

The number of electrons in L shell is 2×(22)=8


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