Chemistry
'Valency' is the number of hydrogen atoms which can combine with [or displace] one atom of the element [or radical] forming a compound. With reference to the above definition of valency, state the valency of chlorine in hydrogen chloride, giving reasons.
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In hydrogen chloride, one atom of hydrogen combines with one atom of chlorine so valency of chlorine in hydrogen chloride is 1.
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(i) Its electronic configuration.
(ii) The number of valence electrons it possesses.
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