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AcompoundcontainsatomsA,BandC.Theoxidationnumber of A is +2, of B is +5 and of C is -2. The possibleformula of the compound is:(a) ABC2(c) A3 (BC4 )2(b) B2 (AC3)2(d) A3 (B4C )2 |
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Answer» When we calculate the oxidation states for the first 3 option the cationic part is A3= +2x3 = +6.Thus the anionic part has to be -6C4= -2x4 = -8 & B = +5 overall = -3total 2 such ions = -3 x 2 = -6thus counterbalances the charge on A = +6correct answer is option c |
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