Q. What is the maximum number of electrons that can be associated with the following set of quantum numbers? n = 3, l = 1 and m = −1.
A) 10
B) 6
C) 4
D) 2
Explanation
[Solution from source] n = 3, l = 1, m = −1 specifies one particular 3p orbital. One orbital holds at most two electrons with opposite spins. 6 is the capacity of the whole 3p subshell. Answer (4).
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