NEET2013ChemistryStructure of AtomActual
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
Options
- A10
- B6
- C4
- D2
Correct answer
D. 2
Step-by-step solution
The orbital of the electron having n=3 , l=1 and m=-1 is 3 p_z (as m_m ) and an orbital can have a maximum of two electrons with opposite spins. 3 p_z arbital contains only two electrons or only 2 electrons are associated with n=3 , l=1, m=-1 .