Question

Find out the number of valence electrons present in chlorine.

• A. 5
• B. 8
• C. 7
• D. 2

Answer 1

The correct option is C 7

Electron distribution of chlorine is as shown in the image below:
The electronic configuration of chlorine is: 2, 8, 7.
Valence electrons are the number of electrons present in the outermost shell of an atom.
Therefore, the number of valence electrons present in chlorine is 7.