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The valency of Ca in Ca₃(PO₄)₂is :

A

3

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2

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4

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8

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Solution

The correct option is B
2

The explanation for the correct option:
b) Valency is the combining capacity of an element or it is the charge carried by an ion.
Valency is represented by a whole number.
The valency of Ca in Ca₃(P0₄)₂ is 2 as the formula of compund is formed by cross multiplying the valency.

Hence option (b) is correct, the valency of Ca in Ca₃(PO₄)₂ is 2.

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