What is the maximum number of unpaired electrons that can be accommodated in a 4p subshell?

a. 3

b. 1

c. 7

d. 2

3 unpaired electrons can accommodate in 4 p subshell.

Answer:Option A

Explanation:

Each orbits present in an element are further subdivided into different sub-shells. So each subshell can occupy specific number of electrons. The least subshell is the s shell. So the orbital quantum for s is l=0 and p is l = 1.

When l=1, it can occupy maximum 6 electrons in its subshell. In case of unpaired electrons, it will 3 unpaired electrons in the subshell of p. So p subshell will be having 3 unpaired electrons and 6 paired electrons.