Question
Question: A compound contains atoms X, Y and Z. The oxdidation number of X is +2, Y is +5 nad Z is -2 The poss...
A compound contains atoms X, Y and Z. The oxdidation number of X is +2, Y is +5 nad Z is -2 The possible formula of the compound is.
A
XYZ2
B
Y2(XZ3)2
C
X3(YZ4)2
D
X2(Y4Z)2
Answer
X3(YZ4)2
Explanation
Solution
: Sum of the oxidation numbers of atoms in it, is zero.