MCQ
The simplest formula of a compound containing $50\%$ of element $X$ (atomic mass $10$) and $50\%$ of element $Y$ (atomic mass $20$) is
  • A
    $XY$
  • ${X_2}Y$
  • C
    $X{Y_3}$
  • D
    ${X_2}{Y_3}$

Answer

Correct option: B.
${X_2}Y$
b
(b)

Element

$\%(a)$

At.wt.$(b)$

$a/b$

Ratio

 $X$

$50$

$10$

$5$

$2$

 $Y$

$50$

$20$

$2.5$

$1$

 

simplest formula = $X_2Y$

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