The maximum number of electrons that can be accomodated in a p subshell is
A.2
B.4
C.6
D. 8
E. 10
1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 4s2 3d10 4p6
c.6
To determine the maximum number of electrons that can be accommodated in a p subshell, we need to understand the electron configuration of the p subshell.
The p subshell consists of three orbitals: px, py, and pz. Each orbital can hold a maximum of 2 electrons.
So, the total number of electrons that can be accommodated in the p subshell is calculated by multiplying the number of orbitals by the maximum number of electrons that each orbital can hold.
In this case, since the p subshell has three orbitals, the maximum number of electrons that can be accommodated in the p subshell is:
3 orbitals x 2 electrons/orbital = 6 electrons
Therefore, the correct answer is C. 6.