Question

Statement 1 (S1): A chlorine atom contains a total number of 17 electrons. Thus, its valency is 1.
Statement 2 (S2): A chlorine atom loses an electron to complete its octet.

• A. S1 is true but S2 is false
• B. S1 is false but S2 is true
• C. Both S1 and S2 are false
• D. Both S1 and S2 are true

Answer 1

The correct option is A S1 is true but S2 is false

Option (c) is correct.