On analysis, a certain compound was found to contain iodine and oxygen in the ratio 254 g of iodine and 80 g of oxygen. The atomic mass of iodine is 127 and that of oxygen is 16. Which is the formula of the compound?
A
IO
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B
I2O
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C
I5O2
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D
I2O5
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Solution
The correct option is DI2O5
Number of moles of iodine atoms =254/127=2
Number of moles of oxygen atoms =80/16=5 Therefore formula of the compound is I2O5