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The second period elements of p-block starting from boron, are restricted to a maximum covalency of

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a

six (using 1s and three 2p orbitals)

b

four (using 2s and three 2p orbitals)

c

four (using 1s, 2s and two 2p orbitals)

d

six (using 1s and 2s -orbitals)

answer is C.

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The second period elements of p-block starting from boron are restricted to a maximum covalency of four (using one 2s and three 2p orbitals).

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The second period elements of p-block starting from boron, are restricted to a maximum covalency of