In a chemical formulae, the valency of anion is 4.The valency of cation is 4.

Less than 4

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More than 4

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Solution

The correct option is A
Less than 4

According to the rules of chemical formulae, the positive and negative charges must balance each other and the overall structure must be neutral.

So, Valency of anion + Valency of cation = 0

Thus valency of cation = 4.

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