Question

Compound contains atoms of three elements a, b and



c. If the oxidation number of a is +2, b is +5, and that of c is -2, the possible formula of the compound is:

Answer 1

Answer:

I am not able to answer this question.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Answer is both a and b

Explanation:Let the formula be AxByCz

As the compound is neutral, x(+2)+y(+5)+z(-2)=0

therefore 2x+5y-2z=0

By hit and trial method we get x=1,y=2,z=6 and x=3,y=2,z=8

Hence answer is A2(BC3)2 and A3(BC4)2