Oxidation states of X, Y, Z are +2, +5 and -2 respectively. The formula of the compound formed by these will be
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a
X2YZ6
b
XY2Z6
c
XY5
d
X3YZ4
answer is B.
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We know that the algebraic sum of the oxidation states is always zero in neutral compound. Oxidation states of X=+2 Y=+5 Z=-2So, the algebraic sum of X, Y and Z should be equal to zero which is found in XY2Z6.XY2Z6=+2+(5×2)+(-2×6) =+2+10-12-0