Which of the following statements is incorrect for Gallium? A. It has 3 valence electrons.  B. The last electron added has the value of l=1. C. It makes a +5 cation to become isoelectronic with Krypton. D. It has 1 electron in its highest occupied subshell.

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Which of the following statements is incorrect for Gallium?

A. It has 3 valence electrons. 

B. The last electron added has the value of l=1.

C. It makes a +5 cation to become isoelectronic with Krypton.

D. It has 1 electron in its highest occupied subshell. 

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