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‘X’ has 6 valence electrons, then it combines with    

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a

2 Cl atoms

b

6 hydrogen atoms

c

6 oxygen atoms

d

Both B and C

answer is C.

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The valency of non-metals is given by subtracting the number of valence electron in an atom from 8, since ‘X’ has 6 valence electrons, then 8-6=2 is the valency. So, it combines with 2 Cl atoms.

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‘X’ has 6 valence electrons, then it combines with