For any degenerate pair of states in 2D infinite potential w

For any degenerate pair of states in 2D infinite potential well, what is the maximum number of electrons allowed?

4

3

2

1

5

6

Solution

According to Pauli\'s principles, number of electrons occupied in each state is two. Therefore, the number of electrons in pair of states is 2(2)=4. The maximum number of electrons allowed is four.