A compound contains elements X and Y in 1 : 4 mass ratio. If the atomic masses of X and Y are in ratio 1 : 2, then empirical formula will be

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XY2

X2Y

X4Y

answer is B.

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Gram atoms ratio=atoms rationo of gram atom=mass/mol wt Therefore, the empirical formula is XY2

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