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Calculate the valency factor of the following:
(i) Ca Ca2++ 2e
(ii)K K+ + e

(iii) Mn7+ + 5e Mn2+


A

2, 1, 7

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1, 2, 5

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2, 1, 5

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D

1, 3, 7

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Solution

The correct option is C

2, 1, 5


To find the valency factor, we need to look at the change in oxidation state; of the atom under consideration.
(i) Ca Ca2++ 2e
0 +2 v.f = 2
(ii) K K+ + e
0 +1 v.f = 1
(iii) Mn7+ + 5e Mn2+

+7 +2 v.f = 5


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