A mineral consists of an equimolar mixture of the carbonates of two bivalent metals. One metal is present to the extent of 12.5% by weight. 2.8gm of the mineral on heating lost 1.32gm of CO_(2). What is the % by weight of the other metal?

A mineral consists of an equimolar mixture of the carbonates of two bi

1.	A mineral consists of an equimolar mixture of the carbonates of two bivalent metals. One metal is present to the extent of 12.5% by weight. 2.8gm of the mineral on heating lost 1.32gm of CO_(2). What is the % by weight of the other metal?
Answer» 87.5 23.21 65.11 40.35 Answer :B