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Chemical formula of a molecular compound is determined on the basis of:

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Charge

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Valency

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Mass

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Atomic number

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Solution

The correct option is B
Valency

Chemical formula of a molecular compound is determined by their valency. The combining power (or capacity) of an element is known as its valency.

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