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In electrovalency,...

In electrovalency,

A

molecules lose electrons forming atoms

B

molecules gain electrons forming atoms

C

atons share electrons

D

atoms lose or gain electrons forming ions

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The correct Answer is:
d
Electrovalency is the number of electrons lost or gained by an atom.
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