Q. Maximum number of electrons in valence shell of an atom is

A
3
B
6
C
8
D
16
Solution:

The maximum number of electrons that can occupy the outermost energy level or valence shell of a Representative Element is eight (the exception is helium, which also exhibits a filled valence shell, but only it requires only 2 electrons).

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