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Lowest Oxidation number of an atom in a compound is -2 . The number of an electron in its valence shell is

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Answer: 6. Full step-by-step solution below.

Correct answer: 6

Solution

(6) has complete octet in its dianionic form, thus in its atomic state it has 6 electrons in its valence shell. As it has negative charge, it has acquired two electrons to complete its octet

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