Correct answer: 3
Explanation:
Elements in the VA group (Group 15) of the modern periodic table have 5 valence electrons in their outermost shell. To achieve a stable octet configuration, they typically gain 3 electrons.
Hence, their common valency is:
Valency = 8 - number of valence electrons = 8 - 5 = 3
So, the valency of Group VA elements like nitrogen, phosphorus, arsenic, etc., is usually 3.
List-I | List-II | ||
(A) | mI | (I) | Shape of orbital |
(B) | ms | (II) | Size of orbital |
(C) | I | (III) | Orientation of orbital |
(D) | n | (IV) | Orientation of spin of electron |