On analysis, a certain compound was found to contain 254 g of iodine and 80 g of oxygen. The formula of the compound is:
A
IO
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B
I2O
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C
I5O3
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D
I2O5
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Solution
The correct option is DI2O5 Atomic weight of iodine =127 g. Atomic weight of oxygen =16 g. Ratio of the number of gram atoms between I and O, I:O=254127:8016=2:5 Therefore, the empirical formula is I2O5.