Structure Of Atom Question 9

Question 9 - 30 January - Shift 2

Maximum number of electrons that can be accommodated in shell with $n=4$ are:

(1) 16

(2) 32

(3) 50

(4) 72

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Answer: (2)

Solution:

Formula: Quantum Theory

The number of electrons in the orbitals of sub-shell

of $n=4$ are

$4 s$ 2
$4 p$ 6
$4 d$ 10
$4 f$ 14
(Total) $\mathbf{3 2}$