Carbon (Z=6) have 6 valence electrons

True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is B False
If Z = 6, that means atomic number of the element is 6.
The electronic configuration of the element is 2,4. Since it has 4 electrons in its outermost (valence) shell so, the valency of the element is 4 because by sharing 4 electrons it completes its octet.
Hence given statement is False.

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