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Consider the elements present in the given box.

Ca, O, Cl, Na, Mg, C

The total number of element(s) that form(s) divalent cation is

A

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B

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C

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Solution

The correct option is B
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The ions formed by the given elements, along with their valencies are mentioned as follows:

ElementIonValencyCaCa2+2OO22ClCl1NaNa+1MgMg2+2C-4
Out of the given elements, only Ca and Mg form divalent cations.

Hence, the correct answer is option (b).

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