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"The valency of oxygen is generally two,...

"The valency of oxygen is generally two, whereas sulphur shows valency of two, four, and six". Explain.

A

High electronegativity of Oxygen than Sulphur

B

Large size of Sulphur atom

C

High ionisation potential of Oxygen

D

Availability of Vacant d-orbital in the valency Shell of Sulphur

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D
d-orbital are unavailable in Oxygen but present in Sulphur.
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  • The valency of noble gas, in general, is

    A
    zero
    B
    one
    C
    three
    D
    two

  • The group valence of the elements is generally equal to the

    A
    number to dots in Lewis symbol
    B
    eight minus the number of dots
    C
    valence electrons
    D
    All of the above

  • Which element does not show a valency of 2

    A
    Si
    B
    Ge
    C
    Sn
    D
    Pb

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