Question

How many subshells and electrons are associated with $n=4$?

• A. $32$, $64$
• B. $16$, $32$
• C. $4$, $16$
• D. $8$, $16$

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

When $n-4$ ; $l=0$, $1$, $2$, $3$
Number of orbitals $=1+3+5+7=16$
Number of electrons $=2+6+10+14=32$