On analysis, a certain compound was found to contain iodine and oxygen in the ratio of 254 g of iodine and 80 g of oxygen. The atomic mass of iodine is 127 and that of oxygen is 16. Which of the following is the formula of the compound ?
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a
IO
b
I2O
c
I5O2
d
I2O5
answer is D.
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Detailed Solution
Compound has 254 g of I2 means 254127=2 moles, while 80 g O2 means 8016=5 moles so they will form compound I2O5.