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Question
Explain why Cl (atomic number 17) has an electro-negative valency of −1.
Explain
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Solution
Its electronic configuration is 2, 8, 7. It gains one electron to complete its octet and forms Cl−. Therefore, its electro-negative valency is −1.
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