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Question Question 17
Number of valence electrons in Cl- ion are
- 16
- 8
- 17
- 18
8
Reason — The electronic distribution of Cl is 2, 8, 7. There are 7 valence electrons in chlorine. It gains one electron and forms Cl-. Hence, its valency is 8.
Number of valence electrons in Cl- ion are
8
Reason — The electronic distribution of Cl is 2, 8, 7. There are 7 valence electrons in chlorine. It gains one electron and forms Cl-. Hence, its valency is 8.