The following table shows the positions of six elements A, B, C,D,E and F in the modern periodic table

Which element is a metal with valency two?

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Solution

The correct option is C
D

D is a metal with valency 2, because group 2 belongs to metals with valency 2.

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The following table shows the positions of six elements A, B, C,D,E and F in the modern periodic table Which element is a metal with valency two?

The correct option is C DD is a metal with valency 2, because group 2 belongs to metals with valency 2.

The following table shows the positions of six elements A, B, C,D,E and F in the modern periodic table

Which element is a metal with valency two?

The correct option is C
D

D is a metal with valency 2, because group 2 belongs to metals with valency 2.