Consider the elements N, P, O, S, Cl and F. The number of valence electrons present in the elements with most and least metallic character from the above list is respectively. (A) 7 and 5 (B) 5 and 6

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Consider the elements N, P, O, S, Cl and F. The number of valence electrons present in the elements with most and least metallic character from the above list is respectively.

(A) 7 and 5
(B) 5 and 6
(C) 5 and 7
(D) 6 and 7

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: C. Least metallic = F, valence electrons = 7 Most metallic = P, valence electrons = 5

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