Which of the following electrons take part in a chemical reaction?

Electrons in the innermost orbit.

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Electrons in the outermost orbit.

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Electrons in all orbits of an atom.

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Electrons do not take part in a chemical reaction.

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Solution

The correct option is D Electrons in the outermost orbit.
Electrons in the outermost orbit called as valence electrons takes part in chemical reaction.

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