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.
2
10
6
4
The orbital associated with n = 3, l = 1 is 3p. One orbital (with m = -1) of 3p subshell can accomodate maximum 2 electorns
Option 1)
2
this is the correct option
Option 2)
10
this is the incorrect option
Option 3)
6
this is the incorrect option
Option 4)
4
this is the incorrect option