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An element X shows +3, oxidation state in its compounds. Out of the four compounds given below, choose the incorrect formula for the element X.
ChemistrySome Basic Concepts of ChemistryJEE MainJEE Main 2015 (11 Apr Online)
Options:
  • A X2O3
  • B X2SO43
  • C XPO4
  • D X2Cl3
Solution:
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The correct answer is: X2Cl3
Oxidation state of X is +3. The formula should be XCl3 and not X2Cl3.

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