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N shell can have a maximum of _______ electrons.

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a

2

b

8

c

32

d

18

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

N shell can have a maximum of 32 electrons.

The maximum number of electrons that an orbit can have is given by the formula - 2n2 where n = orbit number.  N is the 4th orbit, so n=4  and  2n2  = 2 X 42 = 2X16 = 32.

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N shell can have a maximum of _______ electrons.