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Two atoms X and Y have 2 and 6 electrons in their outermost shells. They form a compound of the type?

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XY
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X2Y
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XY2
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X2Y2
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Solution

The correct option is A XY
From the question the atom having 2 electrons in outermost shell belong to 2A group in periodic table.
In the same way 6 electrons atom belongs to 6A group.
They form a compound of XY type for example CaO, MgO. etc.

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