Chemistryhard · Past Paper
What is the valency of Phosphorus?
A3 only
B5 only
C3 and 5
D2 and 4
✓ Correct Answer: C — 3 and 5
Phosphorus can exhibit variable valency of 3 and 5 due to the availability of empty d-orbitals in its third shell.
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