How many no. of electrons do metals have in their outer most shell?

1 t o 8

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7 t o 9

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1 t o 3

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10 t o 12

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Solution

The correct option is C $1 t o 3$
For a main group element valence electron can only be in the outermost electron shell. Alkali metals and alkaline earth metals show the valency from 1 to 3.

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