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Chemistry Question on Some basic concepts of chemistry

A compound of magnesium contains 21.9%21.9\% magnesium, 27.8%27.8\% phosphorus and 50.3%50.3\% oxygen. What will be the simplest formula of the compound?

A

Mg2P2O7Mg_{2}P_{2}O_{7}

B

MgPO3MgPO_{3}

C

Mg2P2O2Mg_{2}P_{2}O_{2}

D

MgP2O4MgP_{2}O_{4}

Answer

Mg2P2O7Mg_{2}P_{2}O_{7}

Explanation

Solution

Formula of the compound =Mg2P2O7= Mg_{2}P_{2}O_{7}