Why elements of group 17 is monovalent?
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Elements of this group requires only one electron to become stable ... hence they are monovalent
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Group 17 elements i.e. F, Cl, Br and I have seven electrons in their outermost shells. By gaining one electron, they achieve stable noble gas configuration. So, they have valency = 1 and are hence monovalent.
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