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The oxidation state of A,B, and C in a compound are +2,+5 and −2 respectively. The compound is :

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A2(BC)2
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A2(BC)3
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A3(BC4)2
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A2(BC4)3
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Solution

The correct option is C A3(BC4)2
The oxidation state of A, B, and C in a compound are +2, +5 and 2 respectively. The compound is A3(BC4)2.
Total charge on one BC4 unit will be (+5+4(2))=3. Total charge on two such units will be 2(3)=6
Total charge on 3 ions of A will be 3×2=+6
Thus, the positive charges are balanced with negative charges.

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