The atomic weight of metal (M) is 27 and its equivalent weight is 9. The formula of its chloride will be :
A
MCl
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B
MCl2
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C
MCl4
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D
none
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Solution
The correct option is D none Let the formula of the compound be MClx. The valency of the metal x=AtomicweightEquivalentlweight=279=3. ∴ The formula of its chloride is MCl3.