Atomic Structure Question 368

Question: The maximum number of electrons present in an orbit $ l=3 $ , is [Pb. PMT 2004]

Options:

A) 6

B) 8

C) 10

D) 14

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

Azimuthal quantum number (l) = 3 shows the presence of f orbit, which contain seven orbitals and each orbital have 2 electrons. Hence $ 7\times 2=14 $ electrons.



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