. An element X with 5
valence electrons and
another element Y with 3
valence electrons have
valencies respectively -
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XY3 is formed by covalent bonding in its atoms when X is short of three electrons to complete its shell while Y atom is short of one electron to fill its shell. Three Y atoms share its electrons with X forming three X−Y covalent bond. Hence, the formula of the compound formed is XY3 .
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