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Nitrogen is _____ in AlN. (monovalent/trivalent)


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  • If the element shows the valency of 1 then it is knowns as monovalent.
  • If the element shows the valency of 2 then it is knowns as bivalent.
  • If the element shows the valency of 3 then it is knowns as trivalent.
  • In compound AlN (Aluminum nitride), Aluminum and Nitrogen both show the valency of 3.

Therefore, Nitrogen is trivalent in AlN.


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