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why phosphorus has valency 3 and 5?​

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Answered by Lovishgarg65
3

Answer:

phosphorus has valency 3 not 5 because it need 3 more electrons to fill outer shell

Answered by Anonymous
1

Explanation:

It has valency of 3 is due to requirement of 3 more electrons to complete it's octet .The valency of 5 is due to excitation of an electronic from 3s orbitals to 3d orbital

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