A Subshell With n = 6, l = 2 Can Accommodated a Maximum Of

?

A

B

C

D

12 electrons

36 electrons

10 electrons

None of these

Detailed Explanation

The correct answer is  C) 10 electrons.

Arrow

It is given that n = 6, l = 2 and 6d will have 5 orbitals.

n = 1

n = 2

n = 3

n = 4

n = 5

n = 6

n = 7

n = 8

I = 0

I = 1

l = 2

I = 3

1 orbital can accommodate 2 electrons.

Hence 5 orbitals can accommodate ⇒ 5*2 = 10 electrons.