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How is the valency of an atom in organic chemistry determined?
How is the valency of an atom in organic chemistry determined?
- By the number of electrons in the outermost shell (correct)
- By the number of electrons in the innermost shell
- By the number of protons in the nucleus
- By the number of neutrons in the nucleus
What is the expected valency of carbon based on its 2 electrons in the outermost shell?
What is the expected valency of carbon based on its 2 electrons in the outermost shell?
- Trivalent
- Divalent (correct)
- Hexavalent
- Tetravalent
What does organic chemistry primarily focus on?
What does organic chemistry primarily focus on?
- Chemistry of Life (proteins, amino acids, DNA, RNA, sugar, etc.)
- Chemistry of gases and gas compounds
- Chemistry of metals and metal compounds
- Chemistry of Carbon (C) compounds (correct)
What was carbon found to be in terms of valency?
What was carbon found to be in terms of valency?
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What does electronegativity measure?
What does electronegativity measure?
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