Question

The maximum number of electrons in a p- orbital with n=6 and m= 0 can be: a)14.
b)6
c)2
d)10

Answer 1

Answer:C

Explanation:

2 electron

m= 0 means one orbital.

Answer 2

Answer:

The correct answer is (c) 2.

The maximum number of electrons in the given orbital is 2.

The two electrons will have opposite spin- one will be +1/2 and the other will be -1/2.

The 'n' stands for the principle quantum number and n = 6 means, it will have-

Azimuthal quantum number( l) = 0,1,2,3,4

As m has been specified as 0, hence it can hold only two electrons.