Question

On analysis, a certain compound was found to contain iodine and oxygen in the ratio of 254:80. The formula of the compound is

Answer 1

Explanation:

A compound containing iodine and oxygen in the ratio of 254:80

∴ No of moles of Iodine atoms (I)=

127

254

=2

Number of moles of oxygen atoms (O)=

16

80

=5

Therefore the formula is I

2

O

5

.