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The valency of nitrogen in N2 molecule is _____.


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1

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2

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C

3

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4

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Solution

The correct option is C

3


The electronic configuration of nitrogen is 2, 5. Hence, it requires 3 more electrons in order to complete its octet. So, two atoms of nitrogen share three electrons and complete their octet.

Hence valency of nitrogen in N2 is 3.


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