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Question
Select the correct answer from the choice in the bracket to complete the sentence:
An element ‘X’ has six electrons in its outer or valence shell. Its valency is __________.
Options
+2
−2
−1
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Solution
An element ‘X has six electrons in its outer or valence shell. Its valency is −2.
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