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Question:

Number of valence electrons in Cl⁻ ion are:

18

17

16

8

Solution:

The correct option is B.
The electronic configuration of chlorine is 2, 8, 7 (Atomic number-17).
Cl⁻ is formed from adding one electron so the new electronic configuration is 2, 8, 8. So the valence electrons is 8.