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What is the maximum number of electrons that can be accommodated in a subshell with azimuthal quantum number ?

  1. A.
  2. B.
  3. C.
  4. D.
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Correct answer: B

Solution

  1. The number of orbitals in a subshell is given by $2l + 1$.
  2. For , the number of orbitals is $2(2) + 1 = 5$.
  3. Each orbital can hold a maximum of electrons.
  4. Total electrons = .
  5. Hence the answer is (B).

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