Answer the following in respect of element /

(i) Give its electronic configuration

(ii) To which group and period does it belong?

(iii)What is its valency?

(iv)Is it a metal or non - metal

(v) Is it a reducing agent or oxidizing agent?

(vi)Give its formula with chlorine.

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(i) Electronic configuration of P: 2, 8, 5

(ii) 15th Group and 3rd Period.

(iii)Valency of P = 8 - 5 = 3

(iv)Phosphorus is a non-metal.

(v) It is an oxidizing agent.

(vi)Formula with chlorine = PCl3

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