MCQ
In an atom, the maximum number of electrons in an orbit / principal energy level n is
  • $2 n^2$
  • B
    $2 n$
  • C
    $2 n -1$
  • D
    $n^2$

Answer

Correct option: A.
$2 n^2$
(a) $2 n^2$
Explanation: Since the maximum number of electrons in each orbital is 2, the maximum number of electrons in an entire quantum level is $2 n ^2$.

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