alleryStart learning →Group R binds 2 H atoms; atom X binds 3 H atoms. Valencies R, X?
A1, 1
B2, 3
C2, 4
D3, 2
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. 2, 3
Using hydrogen as the unit of combining capacity gives valency two to the group and three to the atom.
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