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The simplest formula of a compound containing $50 \%$ of element $X$ (atomic mass 10 ) and $50 \%$ of element $Y$ (atomic mass 20 ) is
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Options:
  • A $X Y$
  • B $X_2 Y$
  • C $X Y_3$
  • D $X_2 Y_3$
Solution:
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The correct answer is: $X_2 Y$
\(\begin{array}{lllll}
\text {Element } & \%(\mathrm{a}) & \text {At.wt.() }& \mathrm{a} / \mathrm{b} & \text {Ratio } \\
X & 50 & 10 & 5 & 2 \\
Y & 50 & 20 & 2.5 & 1
\end{array}\)
Simplest formula \(=X_2 Y\)

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