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The total number of valence electrons in a molecule of sof2 is ________.

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Answer:
There are 26 valence electrons in SOF₂.

Step-by-step explanation:
Valence electrons are calculated by adding the valence electrons present in valence shell of each element present in SOF₂. So,

# of Valence e⁻s in S = 6

# of Valence e⁻s in O = 6

# of Valence e⁻s in F = 7

# of Valence e⁻s in F = 7

Now, add all valence electrons,

= 6 + 6 + 7 + 7

= 26 Valence Electrons
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