EASYMCQ SINGLEJEE Mains ChemistryPhysical ChemistryAtomic StructureIntro

[NEET 2016] How many electrons can fit in the orbital for which n = 3 and l = 1?

0.6
1.10
2.14
3.2
Explanation

n=3, l=1 → 3p subshell. It has 3 orbitals (m = −1, 0, +1), each holding 2 electrons. Total = 6 electrons.

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