Single Choice

The number of valence electrons and the valency with respect to hydrogen are equal for :

ASulphur
BSilicon
Correct Answer
CPhosphorus
DChlorine

Solution

Valence Electrons are the total number of electrons in the outermost shell.

Valency of an element is its combining capacity.

Number of valence electrons in silicon is 4. Its compound with hydrogen is $$ SiH_{4} .$$ Valency of silicon is 4.

In case of sulphur, valence electrons are 6. Compound formed is $$ H_{2}S.$$ Valency of sulphur is 2.

In case of phosphorus, valence electrons are 4. Compound is $$PH_{3}, (PH_{5}$$ does not exist$$)$$. Valency of phosphorus is 3.

In case of chlorine, valence electrons are 7. Compound formed is $$HCl.$$ Valency of chlorine is 1.

Thus, only in case of Si, both the number of valence electrons and valency is the same with respect to hydrogen.

Therefore, the option is B.


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