Question

The maximum number of electrons present in an orbit $l=3$ , is :

• A. $6$
• B. $8$
• C. $10$
• D. $14$

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

$14$

Answer 2

Azimuthal quantum number $(l)=3$ shows the presence of $f$-orbit, which contains seven orbitals, and each orbital have 2 electrons. Hence, $7 \times 2=14$ electrons.