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Standard VII
Chemistry
Mono Atomic Ions
In a compound...
Question
In a compound XO
2
, the valency of X is
(a)1.
(b) 2.
(c) 4.
(d) cannot be determined from this fromula.
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Solution
(b) 2
Compound X needs two electrons to fulfil its octet. Therefore, its valency is two.
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