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Elements of Group 16 have 6 valence electrons. The valency of Group 16 elements is:

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4

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3

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5

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D

2

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Solution

The correct option is D
2

The electronic configuration of group 16 elements is 2, 8, 6. These elements need 2 electrons to complete their octet. So the valency of these elements is 2.

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