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The maximum number of electrons that can be filled in the shell with the principal quantum number $n=4$ is
ChemistryStructure of AtomKVPYKVPY 2017 (19 Nov SA)
Options:
  • A 64
  • B 26
  • C 18
  • D 32
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 32
$4 \mathrm{~s}, 4 \mathrm{p}, 4 \mathrm{~d} \& 4 \mathrm{f}$ contains total 32 electrons.

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