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What can be the maximum number of electrons in a shell, if principal quantum number is \( n \)?

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The maximum number of electrons in any shell increases with the square of the principal quantum number, multiplied by 2.
Updated On: Apr 28, 2025
  • \( n \)
  • \( n^2 \)
  • \( 2n^2 \)
  • \( 3n^3 \)
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The Correct Option is C

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The maximum number of electrons in a shell is given by the formula: \[ \text{Maximum number of electrons} = 2n^2 \] where \( n \) is the principal quantum number. Thus, the correct option is (c) \( 2n^2 \).
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