Question

The maximum number of electrons in an , subshell is given by the expression

• A. $2n^{2}$
• B. $4l+1$
• C. $4l+2$
• D. $4l-2$

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

$4l+2$

Answer 2

The maximum number of electrons in an subshell is calculated by
$2\,(2l+1)=4l+2$ .