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The s orbital can hold

A. eight electrons.
B. two electrons.
C. six electrons.
D. 12 electrons.

User Dave Gray
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B.2electrons
Because it is nearest to nucleus
So we can fill two electrons only
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Answer:

B. Two electrons

Step-by-step explanation:

Since the S orbital is closest to the nucleus and it only has one orbital, it can only hold 2 electrons

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