NEETChemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)

How many electrons can be found in the outermost p orbital?

Options

ATwo
BThree
CFour
DSix

Correct answer

D. Six

Step-by-step solution

The number of p orbitals in the outermost p orbital is three, and each p orbital can hold a maximum of two electrons. Therefore, the maximum number of electrons that can be accommodated in a set of p orbitals is three times two, which equals six.

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