Q. Maximum number of electrons in a subshell with l = 3 and n = 4 is:
A) 12
B) 14
C) 16
D) 10
Explanation
[Solution from source] l = 3 is an f subshell, with 2l + 1 = 7 orbitals, each holding 2 electrons: 14 electrons. The value n = 4 only fixes the shell (4f) and does not change the subshell capacity; 10 is the capacity of a d subshell (l = 2). Answer (2).
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