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What is the maximum number of electrons which can be accommodated in an atom in which the highest principal quantum number is 4 ?

A

10

B

18

C

32

D

54

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The correct Answer is:
C
Maximum number of electrons
= `2n^(2)` (where n = 4) = `2xx4^(2)=32`.
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