Few statements regarding the distribution of electrons in the energy shells are given. Which of the following statements is not correct?

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When N is the outermost shell of an atom, it can accomodate a maximum of 8 electrons only.

5^th shell can accommodate 60 electrons according to $2 n^{2}$ rule.

For 4^th energy shell (N), the maximum number of electrons is 32 according to $2 n^{2}$ rule.

The filling of the 4^th shell begins even before the 3^rd shell is completely filled.

answer is D.

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5^th shell can accommodate 60 electrons according to $2 n^{2}$ rule.

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