What Would Be the Valence Number of Electrons in the Sulfur

question 15

Multiple Choice

What would be the valence number of electrons in the sulfur atom ³²₁₆S?

• A)2
• B)6
• C)8
• D)16
• E)32

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Definitions:

N-Methylacetamide

An organic compound used as a solvent and in the synthesis of other compounds, featuring an acetamide group substituted with a methyl group.

Secondary Amide

An amide derived from an acid by replacement of the hydroxyl group by an amino group, where the nitrogen atom is bonded to two carbon atoms.

Primary Amide

Organic compounds containing the functional group -CONH2 attached to a primary alkyl or aryl group.

γ-Butyrolactam

A cyclic amide consisting of a four-carbon ring, used in organic synthesis and pharmaceuticals.