Question

A compound contains atoms X,Y,Z; the oxidation number of X is +2, Y is +5 and Z is 2, therefore a possible formula of the compound is :
(a) XY₁Z₂
(b) X₂(YZ₃)₂
(c) X₃(YZ₄)₂
(d) X₃(Y₄Z)₂

Answer 1

THE CORRECT ANSWER IS C:-

SOLUTION:-

AS X=2

Y=5

Z=-2

SO BY PUTTING THESE VALUES IN FORMULA NO C WE GET OVERALL COMPOUND AS NEUTRAL!!

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Answer 2

Explanation:

Correct option is C)

The net charge on the compound should be zero. Or the sum of oxidation states = 0.

Given: oxidation number of X is +2, Y is +5 and Z is -2.

In XYZ

2

:

2+5+2×(−2)=+3

In Y

2

(XZ

3

)

2

:

2×5+2×(2+3×(−2))=+2

In X

3

(YZ

4

)

2

:

3×2+2×(5+4×(−2))=0

In X

3

(YZ

4

)

2

:

3×2+2×(5+4×(−2))=0

In X

3

(Y

4

Z)

2

:

3×2+2×(4×5−2)=42

A compound contains atoms X, Y and Z . The oxidation number of X is +2 , Y is +5 and Z is -2.

The possible formula of the compound is X

3

(YZ

4

)

2

.