Question

Define the maximum number of the electron can be accommodated in an orbital of $s,p,d,f$ subshell.
A.$2,6,10,14$
B.$2,2,2,2$
C.$1,3,5,7$
D.$2,8,18,32$

Answer 1

As we know, each electron of an atom has a specific configuration in chemistry. Atomic orbital tells us how electrons and molecules behave. Each shell of an atom has one or more subshells that have a special shape and structure.

Complete answer:
Firstly, take a look at the electronic configuration, orbital, and so on,
Electronic configuration - Arrangement of electrons in a specific manner is known as electronic configuration.
Atomic orbital - It is the branch of chemistry where we study the location and behavior of the electron.
There are generally four shells of an atom that is $K, L, M, N$, and the shell has a maximum of four subshells that is $s,p,d,f$.
Each subshell has the orbitals in that electron filled.
Orbital - It is the place in which electrons are present.
$s$ subshell - It has one orbital in which two electrons are present.

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$p$ subshell - It has three orbits and each orbital has two, so a total of six electrons are there.

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$d$ subshell - It has five orbital means a total of ten electrons are present in it.

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$f$ subshell - It has seven orbital means fourteen electrons are there.
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II	II	II	II	II	II	II

As the above discussion, we conclude that each orbital has a maximum of two electrons. Therefore, orbital $s,p,d,f$ has a maximum number of electrons of $2,2,2,2$ .
So, option B is the correct answer.

Note: Among four shells, $K$ is the nearest of the nucleus and so on. Electronic configuration in subshells works on the Aufbau principle. It depends on the energy means lower energy level orbital filled first and so on.