MCQ
An atom of an element $A$ has three electrons in its outermost shell and that of $B$ has six electrons in the outermost shell. The formula of the compound between these two will be
  • A
    ${A_3}{B_4}$
  • ${A_2}{B_3}$
  • C
    ${A_3}{B_2}$
  • D
    ${A_2}{B_3}$

Answer

Correct option: B.
${A_2}{B_3}$
(b) Valency of $A$ is $3$ while that of $B$ is $2$

so according to Criss Cross rule the formula of the compound between these two will be ${A_2}{B_3}$.

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