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The group number, number of valence electrons, and valency of an element with atomic number 15, respectively, are:
ChemistryClassification of Elements and Periodicity in PropertiesJEE MainJEE Main 2019 (12 Apr Shift 1)
Options:
  • A 15,6 and 2
  • B 16,6 and 3
  • C 16,5 and 2
  • D 15,5 and 3
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 15,5 and 3
Atomic number 15 electronic configuration is
151s2,2s2,2p6,3s2,3p3
and this element is Phosphorous.
Group no =15
Valence e-e- present in valence shell
=2+3=5
Valency =3 , it needs 3 electron to complete its octet.

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