The oxidation state of A,B, and C in a compound are +2,+5 and −2 respectively. The compound is :
A
A2(BC)2
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B
A2(BC)3
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C
A3(BC4)2
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D
A2(BC4)3
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Solution
The correct option is CA3(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.