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Atomic Structure: Number of electrons MCQ

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Number of electronsMediumQuestion 600237

Question

The maximum number of electrons in a subshell with l = 3 (f subshell) is:
  1. A
    6
  2. B
    10
  3. C
    14
    Correct
  4. D
    18

Correct answer

14

Explanation

Number of orbitals in f subshell = 2l+1 = 7. Each holds 2 electrons max → 14 electrons.

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