Question

An element ‘P’ has atomic number 56. What will be the formula of its halide?

• A. PX
• B. $PX_{2}$
• C. $PX_{3}$
• D. $P_{2}X_{3}$

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

$PX_{2}$

Answer 2

: Z = 56; $\lbrack Xe\rbrack 6s^{2}$

Formula of halide is $PX_{2}$