Question
Chemistry Question on Structure of atom
What is the maximum numbers of electrons that can be associated with the following set of quantum numbers? n = 3, l = 1 and m = -1
A
4
B
2
C
10
D
6
Answer
2
Explanation
Solution
The orbital associated with n = 3, l = 1 is 3p. One orbital (with m = -1) of 3p-subshell can accomodate maximum 2 electrons.