In a hypothetical atom, the number of el...

In a hypothetical atom, the number of electrons in shell and subshell are x and y, respectively, where each electron has three possible spin states represented as `s = +1//2, -1//2 and 0`. Then the value of x + y is

A

`2n^2 +4l + 2`

B

`3n^2+3l+1`

C

`3n^2 +6l + 3`

D

`6n^2 +3l+3`

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The correct Answer is:

C

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