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Which one of the following elements exhibit maximum number of valence electrons ?

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a

Na

b

Si

c

P

d

Al

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

P – Valence shell electronic configuration is 3s23p3

Valence electrons=2+3=5e.

Al – Valence shell electronic configuration is 3s23p1

Valence electrons=2+1=3e.

Si – Valence shell electronic configuration is 3s23p2

Valence electrons=2+2=4e.

Na – Valence shell electronic configuration is 3s1

Valence electrons=1e

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Which one of the following elements exhibit maximum number of valence electrons ?