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What elements have a valence of 3?

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Phosphorus

Step-by-step explanation:

Atomic number of phosphorus is 15. Its electronic configuration is 2,8,5. So, it needs 3 electrons to fulfill its outermost shell and attain stability. Thus, its valency is 3.

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