The ratio of phosphorous atoms present in calcium phosphide and magnesium phosphate is:
A
1 : 2
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B
2 : 1
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C
1 : 3
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D
1 : 1
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Solution
The correct option is D 1 : 1 The chemical formula of calcium phosphide is Ca3P2 and that of magnesium phosphate is Mg3(PO4)2. Thus the ratio of phosphorous atoms is 2:2=1:1.