Question

xcl2 is the chloride of a metal x. state the formula of the sulphate and hydroxide of metal x
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Answer 1

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Answer 2

The chemical formula will be XSO4 and X(OH)2.

• As per the known fact, the oxidation state of chlorine is -1. Since two ions of chlorine bind with X, hence, its oxidation state will be +2.
• Now, again as per the known fact, the oxidation state of SO4 is -2 and OH is -1.
• So, one ion of sulphate will bind with one ion of X. Moreover, two ions of OH will bind with X.
• Therefore, the formula of sulphate and hydroxide of metal X is XSO4 and X(OH)2.