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Fluorine atom contains seven electronsin outermost shell, but its valency is '1'. Predict the reason.

A

It can loss six electrons from the valency shell.

B

It can loss only one electron from the valency shell.

C

It can gain only one electron.

D

It can gain only seven electrons.

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