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What is the maximum number of unpaired electrons that can be accommodated in a 4p subshell?

a. 3
b. 1
c. 7
d. 2

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3 unpaired electrons can accommodate in 4 p subshell.

Answer:Option A

Step-by-step explanation:

Each orbits present in an element are further subdivided into different sub-shells. So each subshell can occupy specific number of electrons. The least subshell is the s shell. So the orbital quantum for s is l=0 and p is l =1.

When l=1 , it can occupy maximum 6 electrons in its subshell. In case of unpaired electrons, it will 3 unpaired electrons in the subshell of p. So p subshell will be having 3 unpaired electrons and 6 paired electrons.

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