Element A has 4 valence electrons in its outermost shell. The element A is

see full answer

Start JEE / NEET / Foundation preparation at rupees 99/day !!

21% of IItians & 23% of AIIMS delhi doctors are from Sri Chaitanya institute !!

An Intiative by Sri Chaitanya

Nitrogen

Oxygen

Carbon

Fluorine

answer is C.

(Unlock A.I Detailed Solution for FREE)

Ready to Test Your Skills?

Check your Performance Today with our Free Mock Test used by Toppers!

Take Free Test

Detailed Solution

The element A is carbon.
The carbon atom has 4 valence (outermost) electrons. Because of this configuration, it is easier for the C atom to share its 4 electrons with another atom or atoms than to lose or gain four electrons. Carbon has the chemical symbol C and the atomic number 6. It is nonmetallic and tetravalent, with each atom releasing four electrons to form covalent chemical bonds. It is in Periodic Group 14 of the periodic table. Carbon accounts for only about 0.025 percent of the Earth's crust.

Watch 3-min video & get full concept clarity

tricks from toppers of Infinity Learn

Result Producing online coaching for JEE/NEET of south India

Largest All India Test Series for JEE/NEET

Best Books for IIT JEE

Best Books for NEET

🔥 Start Your JEE/NEET Prep at Just ₹1999 / month - Limited Offer! Check Now!

Get Expert Academic Guidance – Connect with a Counselor Today!

Result Producing online coaching for JEE/NEET of south India

Largest All India Test Series for JEE/NEET

Best Books for IIT JEE

Best Books for NEET