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Question
What is maximum number of electrons in an orbital with m (magnetic quantum number) = 3 ?
A
6
B
4
C
3
D
2
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6
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4
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C
3
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2
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Explanation
Regardless of its specific magnetic quantum number, any single orbital can hold a maximum of 2 electrons, in accordance with the Pauli exclusion principle.
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