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What is the maximum number of electrons that can be filled in the outermost shell?

A

18

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B

8

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C

32

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D

16

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Solution

The correct option is B
8

8 is the maximum number of electrons that the last orbit can hold as the electron is filled according to s,p,d,f rule.

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