Q.

An element X has 4 valence electrons combined with another element Y having 6 valence electrons. The formula of the compound formed will be:

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a

XY

b

X3Y2

c

XY2

d

X2Y3

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

As X and Y contain 4 and 6 electrons respectively, they are nonmetallic in nature. As a result, the ionic bond will not be formed between them. So, element X will share 2 electrons each with 2 atoms of Y thereby completing the octet requirement.

So, the formula of the compound will be XY2.

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