Which element can accommodate more than eight electrons in its valence shell?
A)N
B)O
C)Ga
D)Ne

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Ga (gallium) belongs to group 13 of the periodic table and has five valence electrons. It can accommodate more than eight electrons in its valence shell by utilizing its d-orbitals, leading to the formation of compounds such as GaCl6- and GaF7. The other options, N, O, and Ne, belong to groups 15, 16, and 18, respectively, and cannot accommodate more than eight electrons in their valence shells.

Which Element Can Accommodate More Than Eight Electrons in Its