Number of valence electrons in Cl- ion is:

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  1. 18
  2. 8
  3. 16
  4. 17

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Option 2 : 8
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Key Points

  • 8 valence electrons are present in a Cl- ion.
  • Chlorine (Cl) originally has 7 valence electrons. However, when it gains an extra electron to form a Cl- ion, the total number of valence electrons becomes 8.
  • Valence electrons are the electrons in the outermost shell of an atom and determine its ability to bond with other atoms.
  • The addition of an electron to chlorine completes its octet, making the Cl- ion more stable.
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