Question

An atom has configuration 2, 6. What will be its covalency ?​

Answer 1

Answer:

If an atom has an electronic configuration of 2,6, then according to octet rule, it will have the covalency to gain 2 more electrons in its outermost or valence shell to attain stability.

Valency should be = 2-

(Element name = Oxygen)

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