The successive ionization energy values for an element $X$ are given below:
$(i)$ $1^{st}$ ionization energy $= 410 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
$(ii)$ $2^{nd}$ ionization energy $= 820 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
$(iii)$ $3^{rd}$ ionization energy $= 1100 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
$(iv)$ $4^{th}$ ionization energy $= 1500 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
$(v)$ $5^{th}$ ionization energy $= 3200 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
Find the number of valence electrons in the atom $X$.

  • A
    $5$
  • B
    $4$
  • C
    $2$
  • D
    $3$

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