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What is the valency of Aluminium?


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2

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4

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8

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D

3

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Solution

The correct option is D

3


Atomic number of aluminium is 13 so its electronic configuration is 2, 8, 3. Since it has 3 electrons in its valence shell, it will lose 3 electrons to complete its octet. Hence, its valency is +3.


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