An element X is in the third group of the periodic table. what is the formula of its oxide?
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MX3. Now oxide that is oxgen has valency of 2 as it is 2 electron short to complete its octect so by criss cross as valency of element in 13 group is 3 its oxide formula is. M2O3.
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Since the valency of element X is 3 and that of Oxygen is 2, therefore, two atoms of X will combine with three atoms of Oxygen to form an oxide X₂O₃
Thus the formula of oxide of element X is X₂O₃
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