The number of valence electrons in iO^2-ion is

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2022-11-26

The number of valence electrons in O2- ion is A2 B4 C6 D8

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D is correct 8
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(D) 8
Aligning electrons Valence electrons are the additional electrons that are added to the electronic shell with the highest main quantum number. valence electrons present O2- ion
Oxygen has an atomic number of 8 (math>mn>8/mn>). the quantity of electrons in oxygen 8.The number of electrons in O2-is 10.Consequently, the electronic setup of O2-is 1s22s22p6.The valence electrons in O2- is 8.

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