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Number of valence electrons in C l − ion are: A 1 6 B 8 C 1 7 D 1 8

Number of valence electrons in Cl ion are:

A

16

B

8

C

17

D

18

 

Grade:12th pass

2 Answers

ankit singh
askIITians Faculty 614 Points
3 years ago

The electronic configuration of chlorine is 2, 8, 7 (Atomic number-17).

Cl is formed from adding one electron so the new electronic configuration is 2, 8, 8. So the valence electrons is 8.
Priyanshu Choudhary
18 Points
3 years ago
Oter most shell electron gives its its velence electron and chlorine has 8 electron in its outer most shell so its valence electron are 8

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