Question

Formula of a nitride of a metal X is X3Y2 . State the formula of its:
i. sulphite
ii. bicarbonate

Answer 1

Answer:

nitride is N3-

if FORMULA IS X3Y2 THEN VALENCY OF X IS 2

SO ,

i. sulphite is SO32-

COMPOUND WILL BE XSO3

ii. bicarbonate is HCO31-

COMPOUND WILL BE X(HCO3)2

Answer 2

Answer:

1) sulphite= XSO3

2) bicarbonate= X(HCO3)2