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The simplest formula of a compound containing $50 %$ of element X (atomic weight $= 10$ ) and $50 %$ of element Y (atomic weight $= 20$ ) is

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Mass of compound $= 100 g$

Then mass of $X = 50 g$

Mass of $y = 50 g$

mole of $x = \frac{50}{10} = 5$

mole of $y = \frac{50}{20} = 2.5$

formula $X_{5} Y_{2.5} \approx X_{2} Y$

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