MCQ
The maximum number of electrons in subshell is given by the expression :
  • $4l + 2$
  • B
    $4l - 2$
  • C
    $2l + 1$
  • D
    $2n^2$

Answer

Correct option: A.
$4l + 2$
a
The maximum number of electrons in a given subshell is given by $2(2l+1)$ or $(4l+2)$

Thus,

$s$ - subshell $(1=0)$ contains $2$ electrons.

$p$ - subshell $(1=1)$ contains $6$ electrons.

$d$ - subshell $(1=2)$ contains $10$ electrons.

$f$ - subshell $(1=3)$ contains $14$ electrons.

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