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What Is The Valency of Cu In Cu2Cl2?


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Valency of Cu In Cu2Cl2

  • The valency of Copper in Cu2Cl2 is calculated as follows:
  • 0=2×A+2×-1
  • Copper's valency is A, and chlorine's charge is -1.
  • Therefore,
  • 0=2A+(-2)
  • A=22=1

As a result, Cu in cuprous chloride has a valency of 1.


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