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How many electrons can fit into the orbitals that comprise the `3^(rd)` quantum shell `n = 3` ?

A

2

B

8

C

18

D

32

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The correct Answer is:
C
No. of electrons in `3^(rd)` shell = `2n^(2)=2(3)^(2)=18`.
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