If C a 3 P O 4 2 and H 3 P O 3 contain same number of 'P' atom then the ratio of oxygen atoms in these compounds respectively is

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If

C a_{3} {(P O_{4})}_{2}

and

H_{3} P O_{3}

contain same number of 'P' atom then the ratio of oxygen atoms in these compounds respectively is

ChemistrySome Basic Concepts of ChemistryJEE Main

Options:

A 8/3
B 2/3
C 3
D 4/3

Solution:

1827 Upvotes Verified Answer

The correct answer is: 4/3

2 x = y

(Same 'P' atoms given)

x = \frac{y}{2}

Ratio of 'O' atom

= \frac{8 x}{3 y} = \frac{8 \times (\frac{y}{2})}{3 y} = \frac{4}{3}

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