Generally, the valency of chlorine is _______

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The correct option is A
1

Since chlorine is a $17^{t h}$ group element, its valency is generally one.

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Generally, the valency of chlorine is _______

The correct option is A 1 Since chlorine is a 17th group element, its valency is generally one.

The correct option is A
1

Since chlorine is a $17^{t h}$ group element, its valency is generally one.