Question

The maximum number of electrons that can be accommodated in N shell is ………

(a) 8 

(b) 18 

(c) 32

(d) 36

Answer 1

(c) 32

Number of electrons in the main shell = 2n² n = 4, for N shell. 

∴ Maximum number of electrons in N shell = 2(4)² = 32.