Subscripts in the chemical formula X₂Y₃denotes:

A. 2 atoms of X combine with 3 atoms of Y to form X₂Y₃

B.The subscript 2 denotes that valency of X is 2.

is true and B is false.

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A is false and B is true.

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Both A and B are true

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Both A and B are false

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Solution

The correct option is A
is true and B is false.

The subscript 2 denotes that valency of Y is 2. Because when we write the formula we cross multiply the valencies.

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