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In general, the number of electrons in the outermost shell of a metal atom is:

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1
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1-3
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1-8
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8
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Solution

The correct option is B 1-3
Metals have 1-3 electrons in their outermost orbit. They are present on the extreme left of the periodic table. They tend to donate electrons and obtain the stable electronic configuration of the nearest noble gas. The valency on metals also ranges from 1-3.

Hence, the correct option is B

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