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Structure of Atom: Electron capacity MCQ

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Electron capacityMediumQuestion 21067

Question

Maximum number of electrons in an orbital is:

  1. A
    2
    Correct
  2. B
    1
  3. C
    4
  4. D
    6

Correct answer

2

Explanation

Pauli exclusion principle allows at most two with opposite spins.