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NEET Chemistry QUESTION #7368
Question 1
What is the maximum number of electrons that can be associated with quantum numbers \(n=3\), \(\ell=1\), and \(m=-1\)?
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Correct Answer Explanation
For \(n=3, \ell=1\) (3p subshell), \(m=-1\) specifies a single orbital (one of the three 3p orbitals). Each orbital holds a maximum of 2 electrons (with opposite spins, \(s = +\frac{1}{2}\) and \(s = -\frac{1}{2}\)), by the Pauli exclusion principle.