Atomic Structure Question 233
Question: The maximum number of electrons that can be accommodated in the $ M^{th} $ shell is
Options:
A) 2
B) 8
C) 18
D) 32
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
For $ M^{th} $ shell, $ n=3; $ so maximum no. of electrons in $ M^{th} $ shell $ =2n^{2}=2\times 3^{2}=18 $ .