The number of electrons in the valence shell of phosphorus (Z = 15) is 5. True or False

True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is A
True

Atomic number of phosphorous = 15

Therefore number of electrons = 15

Thus, electronic configuration of phosphorous is

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