Question

The number of electrons in sulphur atom having n + $\mathcal{l}$ = 3?

• A. 2
• B. 4
• C. 6
• D. 8

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

8

Answer 2

The electronic configuration of sulphur atoms

1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁴, the orbitals with (n + $\mathcal{l}$) = 3 are 2p and 3s, therefore 8 electrons in sulphur atom have (n + $\mathcal{l}$) = 3.