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A compound of x and y has equal maas of them. If their atomic mass are 30 and 20 respectively. Molecular formula of the compound is


Maaz Zahbi 21st Nov, 2019
Answer (1)
Pratham Meghani 30th Nov, 2019

Dear Student,

ANSWER

The molecular formula for compound is X2Y3.

EXPLANATION

Atomic mass of X -30g/mol

Atomic mass of Y -20g/mol

Both elements are present in equal masses in compund

Let the no of atoms in X and Y be n and m.

n*30 = m* 20

n=m*2/3

The molecular formula for compound can be written as XnYm

X2Y3

Thank you

ALL THE VERY BEST.


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