JEE Main Chemistry question
The simplest formula of a compound containing 50% of element X (at. wt. 10) and 50% of element Y (at. wt. 20) is
Answer: (C)
Solution
Moles X = 50/10 = 5; moles Y = 50/20 = 2.5. Ratio X:Y = 2:1 → simplest formula X₂Y.
The simplest formula of a compound containing 50% of element X (at. wt. 10) and 50% of element Y (at. wt. 20) is
Moles X = 50/10 = 5; moles Y = 50/20 = 2.5. Ratio X:Y = 2:1 → simplest formula X₂Y.