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The valency of oxygen is two why

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Answered by venky2301
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Answer:

Because it gains two electrons to obtain stable octet

Answered by Anonymous
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the number of electrons in oxygen is 8.

So, its configuration is 2,6.

As the last shell contains 6 electrons so, to complete its octate it accepts 2 electrons so, the valency of oxygen is 2.

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