Question

Which row in the table shows how many electrons there could be in the outer shell of an atom of V? ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

The element V forms acidic oxide so it must be non- metal because oxides of non metal forms acidic oxide like sulphur ( s ) or chlorine ( Cl₂ )

sulphur forms SO₂ or SO₃ . Chlorine forms acidic oxide like Cl₂O₇ , Cl₂O₃ etc

These oxides are covalent compounds .

So V may have 6 or 7 electrons in the outermost orbit .

Hence option D is the right answer.