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Chemical equations and calculations
Question

A compound contains atoms of three elements A, B, and C. If If the oxidation number of A is +2, B is +5, and C is-2, the possible formula of the compound is:

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Solution

The possible formula be AxByCz .

As compound is neutral, so x(+2) + y(+5) + z(-2) = 0

2x + 5y - 2z = 0

By hit and trial, we get: x = 1, y = 2, z = 6 and x = 3, y = 2, z = 8.

So compound is A(BC3)2 or A3(BC4)2.

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