Q.

Suppose a compound contains atoms A B and C. The oxidation number of A is +2, B is +5 and C is -2. The possible formula of the compound would be :

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a

A3BC42

b

A3B4C2

c

A2BC32

d

ABC2

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

Given the oxidation number of A is +2 B is +5 and C is -2

BC4 has charge =+52×4=3

(BC)4 has charge =3×2=6

A3 has charge =3×2=6

Since chemical is always neutral, its oxidation number is zero each atom has a net oxidation number of  zero. The compound is  A3BC42.

Hence, option C is correct.

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Suppose a compound contains atoms A B and C. The oxidation number of A is +2, B is +5 and C is -2. The possible formula of the compound would be :