Structure of Atom - Result Question 39

####43. Maximum number of electrons in a subshell with: $l=3$ and $n=4$ is :

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(a) 14

(b) 16

(c) 10

(d) 12

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Solution:

  1. (a) $(n=4, l=3) \Rightarrow 4 f$ subshell

Since, maximum no. of electrons in a subshell $=2(2 l+1)$

So, total no. of electron in $4 f$ subshell

$=2(2 \times 3+1)=14$ electrons.



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