An oxy salt Mx(XO3)y on heating gives CO2. The hydride of this metal contains two hydrogen atoms. Find the values of x and y. Give reasons to support your answer.
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Solution
M=1,Y=1
Mx(XO3)y
For giving CO2,X should be C.
(CO−23)MH2⟶M2++2H−
Since, it's hydride 's has two hydrogen atoms, M ion is M2+.