MCQ
The phosphate of a metal has the formula $MHPO_4$. The formula of its chloride would be
  • A
    $MCl$
  • $MCl_2$
  • C
    $MCl_3$
  • D
    $M_2Cl_2$

Answer

Correct option: B.
$MCl_2$
b
Since the phosphate of metal is $MHPO _4$, therefore, metal $M$ must be divalent

i.e. $M ^{2+}$. As a result, the formula of its chloride is $MCl _2$.

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