Which of the following has 13 valence electrons in its Lewis structure?

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To determine the number of valence electrons in an atom, we need to add up the number of electrons in the outermost energy level (the valence shell). A) SH^- - This is not a valid chemical formula or Lewis structure. B) IO - Iodine (I) has 7 valence electrons and oxygen (O) has 6 valence electrons, so 7 + 6 = 13 valence electrons. C) NO - Nitrogen (N) has 5 valence electrons and oxygen (O) has 6 valence electrons, so 5 + 6 = 11 valence electrons. D) ICl - Iodine (I) has 7 valence electrons and chlorine (Cl) has 7 valence electrons, so 7 + 7 = 14 valence electrons. E) Cl₂ - This is not a valid chemical formula or Lewis structure.

Which of the Following Has 13 Valence Electrons in Its