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What is the maximum number of electrons that can be accommodated in the M shell of an atom?

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18
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10
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2
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Solution

The correct option is A 18
The maximum number of electrons in an orbit is given by 2n2. According to Niels Bohr, the shells or orbits in which electrons are present in an atom are represented by K (n=1), L (n=2), M (n=3), N (n=4). The term, 'n' represents the orbit's number. So, M shell will have 2x32= 2 x 9 = 18 electrons.

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