What is the atomicity of Chlorine?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Diatomic.
The atomicity of Chlorine is Diatomic. This means that a chlorine molecule consists of two chlorine atoms (Cl₂). Chlorine naturally exists as Cl₂ due to the need for atoms to pair up and achieve greater stability.
Other options:
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Tetra-atomic: Refers to molecules with four atoms, like P₄ (phosphorus).
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Poly-atomic: Refers to molecules with more than two atoms, like O₃ (ozone).
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Monoatomic: Refers to single atoms, like noble gases (e.g., He, Ne).