Question

Maximum number of valence electrons possible in an atom are

• A. 5
• B. 6
• C. 7
• D. 8

Answer 1

The correct option is D

8

• Valence shell: The outermost shell of an atom is known as valence shell.
• The electrons present in the valence shell (outermost shell) are known as valence electrons.
• For example, if the electronic configuration of a sodium atom is 2,8,1, then its outermost shell has 1 valence electron.
• The number of valence electrons can vary from 1 to 8 in different elements.
• Thus, the maximum number of electrons in the valence shell can be 8.

Hence, option (D) is the correct answer.