The p-Block Elements — Chemistry STD 11 Science — Question
Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11 ScienceChemistryThe p-Block Elements1 Mark
MCQ
Which element has the highest valency with respect to oxygen?
A
Sodium
B
Aluminium
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Chlorine
D
Sulphur
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Answer
Correct option: C.
Chlorine
The valence of an element with respect to oxygen is twice the number of oxygen atoms with which one atom of that element chemically combines.
The valency of chlorine with respect to oxygen is $7$.
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