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If NA is the Avogadro’s number, then the number of valence electrons in 4.2 g of nitride ions (N3) is:

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4.2 NA
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2.4 NA
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1.6 NA
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3.2 NA
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Solution

The correct option is B 2.4 NA
Moles of nitride ion given massmolar mass
4.214=0.3 NA nitride ions.
The number of valence electrons in an nitride ion =8 (5+3 due to the charge)
The number of valence electrons in 4.2 g of nitride ions8×0.3NA=2.4NA

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